Model for a medal of Francesco Redi; a Ship at Sea, 1677, Wax on slate., Diam. 6.7 cm., Medals, Massimiliano Soldani (Italian, Montevarchi 1656–1740 Montevarchi), This rare wax model conveys the extraordinary refinement of Soldani’s art. It illuminates the precision and clarity of the carved model from which copies in metal would have been cast. Working in hard beeswax colored white with gypsum, the artist captured the intricacies of the sitter’s physiognomy and hair with great virtuosity
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