Gaming Piece

Martin Brunner

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark gray or black, oval medallions with raised designs. The medallions have a thick border with an etched floral design. The left medallion features a man with short, curly hair facing right. He wears a collared garment and there is text around the top half reading "JOSEPHUS I.D.G." on the left and "HUNGARIAE R" on the right. The right medallion features a man with long, curly hair and a crown facing right. He wears a collared garment and a cloak. There is text around the top half reading "CAROLVS VI.D.G." on the left and "ROM.IMP.SEMP.AUG" on the right. The background of the medallions is textured. The background behind the medallions is white. The medallions are titled "Gaming Piece" by artist Martin Brunner.