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Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498 [obverse]

Nicolas Leclerc and Jean de Saint-Priest

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is a round medallion featuring the profile of a male subject. The man is wearing a crown, long hair, and an elaborate garment. There are fleur-de-lis motifs around him. The medallion is gold with a shiny surface. There is an inscribed border around the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1499/1500
Medium
giltded bronze
Dimensions
4954 × 4915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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