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Seal of Frederick William, Duke of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark gray metal seal with raised design. The seal features a man on horseback in the center. The man on horseback wears armor and a helmet and holds a sword and shield. The horse faces left and has a saddle and a decorative blanket. The man and horse stand on grass. Around the edge of the seal is a ring of text. Below the central design are the numbers 1588. The outer edge of the seal has a braided border. The seal also features 8 heraldic shields around the edge. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1586
Medium
Lead
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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