Giovanni de'Medici della Bande Nere (1498–1526), a Celebrated Condottiere, and Father of Cosimo I 1565 - 1575
francescodasangallo
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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portrait image
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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framed image
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sculpture
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black and white
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mid-section and head portrait
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men
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decorative-art
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profile
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statue
This bronze medal, created by Francesco da Sangallo between 1565 and 1575, depicts Giovanni de'Medici della Bande Nere, a renowned condottiere, in profile. The medal is inscribed with "GIOANNES MEDICIS DVX" and emphasizes his military prowess through the detailed rendering of his armor. This work is an example of Renaissance portraiture and provides a glimpse into the artistry of medal making, which was prevalent during this period.
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