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MICHELANGELO Buonarroti: Medallion

🖼 Medallion, 1511
Fresco, diameter c. 135 cm
Vatican, Italy

Rendered in marble relief, a classical profile emerges with idealized proportions and delicate modeling. This medallion exemplifies Renaissance humanism's revival of ancient portraiture, showcasing Michelangelo's mastery of sculptural form during his Sistine Chapel period.

Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Frank Zöllner
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