Jean d'Anjou, Duke of Calabria and Lorraine (1427–1470) 1464
francescolaurana
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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pencil drawn
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hand rendered
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medal
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old engraving style
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pencil drawing
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sculpture
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embossed
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carved
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limited contrast and shading
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men
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tonal art
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recipe
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decorative-art
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profile
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historical font
Francesco Laurana's 1464 marble portrait medal depicts Jean d'Anjou, Duke of Calabria and Lorraine, in profile. This round relief showcases Laurana's renowned skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects. The detailed rendering of Jean's features and the inscription surrounding him, "Johannes Calabriae et Lothoringiae Princeps Sicilie Rex," highlights the significance of the subject. Laurana's medal is a prime example of Renaissance portraiture and is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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