Relief
1st half of 15th century (made)
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This relief representing the head of a young hero was made in the first half of the 15th century Florence. This relief resembles the marble Scipio in the Louvre and was perhaps moulded from the lost bronze profile of Alexander the Greaet by Verrocchio.
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Brief description | Relief, head of a young hero, Stucco Italian 15th century. |
Physical description | Rlief in stucco, the bust of a warrior in armour in profile to the right; on his head is an leaborate helmet, with a coiling dragon for a crest. |
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Summary | This relief representing the head of a young hero was made in the first half of the 15th century Florence. This relief resembles the marble Scipio in the Louvre and was perhaps moulded from the lost bronze profile of Alexander the Greaet by Verrocchio. |
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Accession number | A.59-1921 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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