Gianello della Torre, Italian Engineer and Architect in Spain (1501–1585) 1550 - 1575
jacoponizolladatrezzo
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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portrait image
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close up portrait
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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close-up
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human face
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portrait head and shoulder
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sculpture
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mid-section and head portrait
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men
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facial portrait
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decorative-art
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profile
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statue
This bronze medal, created by Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo between 1550 and 1575, depicts Gianello della Torre, a prominent Italian engineer and architect who worked in Spain. The medal showcases della Torre in profile, with a detailed rendering of his features, including his beard and the folds of his clothing. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies him as a "horologer" and "architect," highlighting his diverse skills. This piece offers a glimpse into Renaissance portraiture and the artistic appreciation for skilled individuals who contributed to the advancement of science and architecture.
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