Antonio Pizzamani by Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore Spinelli)

Antonio Pizzamani 1485 - 1495

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sculpture

medal

facial expression drawing

portrait image

charcoal drawing

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male portrait

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portrait head and shoulder

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animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

decorative-art

profile

This 15th-century bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Niccolò Fiorentino, depicts Antonio Pizzamani in profile. This small-scale work of art, only 57 mm in diameter, showcases the meticulous detail and realistic portrayal characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The inscription around the edge of the medal identifies the sitter and highlights the artistry of the work. The medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, stands as a testament to Fiorentino's talent in capturing the likeness of his subjects with remarkable precision.