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MICHELANGELO Buonarroti: Medallion

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

Rendered in marble relief, a profile emerges with classical idealization and precise chiseling, capturing Renaissance mastery of form. This medallion demonstrates Michelangelo's versatility beyond monumental sculpture, influencing decorative arts and establishing him as the era's supreme craftsman.

Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Frank Zöllner
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