Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo), Attributed to Leone Leoni, ca. 1540

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Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo), ca. 1540, Wax on slate., Diam. cm., Medals, Attributed to Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca. 1509–1590 Milan), This is a rare surviving wax-on-slate model for a cast medal Although the subject has generally been identified as Antonio de Ferraris, a famous physician and writer in Lecce, Italy. The portrait was probably done from life and therefore likely represents a younger namesake, possibly a son

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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