Unmasking a wild man: scientific analysis of Bertoldo di Giovanni’s Shield Bearer in The Frick Collection

Unmasking a wild man: scientific analysis of Bertoldo di Giovanni’s Shield Bearer in The Frick Collection

Abstract Bertoldo di Giovanni (ca. 1440–1491) was the primary sculptor and medal worker for Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449–1492). Despite being one of the most prominent Italian Renaissance artists working in Florence, little is known about his workshop and practice. The Frick Collection, New York, o...

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Main Authors: Elena Basso, Federica Pozzi, Julia Day, Linda Borsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-11-01
Series:Heritage Science
Subjects:
Bertoldo di Giovanni
15th century
Italian Renaissance sculpture
Organic coating
Brass
Bronze
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-020-00453-5

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