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Profile Bust of a Roman Emperor Facing Right (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze)

Unknown

1500

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

High Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Profile Bust of a Roman Emperor Facing Right (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze) is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a High Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a profile bust of a Roman emperor facing right. The emperor's head is turned to the right, and he wears a crown on his head. The background of the painting is blue, and the frame is red with gold accents. The painting is one of 29 panels from a frieze, and it is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The artist's style is reminiscent of classical Roman art, with attention to detail and realism.