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Twelve Heads by Italian (Lombard) Painter

Twelve Heads

Twelve Heads

The Met

Artist: Italian (Lombard) Painter(first quarter 16th century)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood

Dimensions: Square, sides 18–18 1/4 in. (45.7–46.4 cm)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1905

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Brief Description

Black and white painting of a man in profile, cap, laurel wreath, within an arch

Detailed Description

A black and white painting depicts a man in profile, facing left, with his head and upper torso positioned centrally within an architectural structure. He has a distinct profile with a straight nose, a firm chin, and a visible ear. Dark, curly hair is visible beneath a light-colored cap that covers his head and extends down to his neck. A short, dark beard and mustache frame his face. A laurel wreath, composed of several distinct leaves, rests on top of the cap, curving around his head. Around his neck, a thin, dark cord or ribbon is visible, from which a small, light-colored rectangular object, possibly a folded scroll or book, hangs. His visible garment is dark in tone. The man is enclosed by an arched architectural frame, which appears to be made of a solid material and features decorative elements along its inner curve. Behind the man's head, within the arch, is a dark background, with a faint circular shape visible in the upper left corner of the background space. The painting exhibits a textured surface with variations in tone and visible signs of age.

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