Who created "Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]"?

Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse] was created by Antonio da Brescia in late 15th or early 16th century.

When was "Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]" created?

This artwork was created late 15th or early 16th century.

What medium is "Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]"?

Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse] is bronze.

Is "Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]

Antonio da Brescia

late 15th or early 16th century

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 4.74 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 95.08 gr (0.21 lb.) axis: 12:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.750.a

Rights

Public Domain

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Art Historical Context

This elegant bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Antonio da Brescia in the late 15th or early16th century, captures likeness of Niccol Tempesta of Treviso its obverse side. Measuring just under two inches in diameter, the work exemplifies the Renaissance revival of portrait medals, a format inspired by ancient Roman coins and used to honor distinguished individuals. As a sculpture in the round, its compact scale invites close inspection, revealing the subtle modeling and crisp details that bronze casting allows. Antonio da Brescia, active in northern Italy, specialized in such intimat...

Niccolo Tempesta (?) of Treviso [obverse]

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