Portrait medal of Niccolò Michiel (obverse); Alidea Contarini (reverse) by Fra Antonio da Brescia

Portrait medal of Niccolò Michiel (obverse); Alidea Contarini (reverse) 1495 - 1505

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portrait

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medal

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rounded shape

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old engraving style

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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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vessel shaped image

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mid-section and head portrait

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men

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profile

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statue

This Renaissance-era portrait medal, created by Fra Antonio da Brescia between 1495 and 1505, showcases Niccolò Michiel in a profile view. The medal's obverse features a detailed depiction of Michiel's face and attire, while the reverse portrays his wife, Alidea Contarini. The inscription on the obverse, "NICOLAO MICHIEL", clearly identifies the subject, reflecting the practice of commemorative medal-making during the period.

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