Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the relief of a male monarch in profile, facing the right. He is depicted wearing ornate robes adorned with detailed patterns and rich embellishments. He holds a scepter in one hand and a sphere in the other. The medallion is crafted from metal with a dark bronze or gold finish that highlights the raised features and textures, while the other areas are dark brown, perhaps from a patina. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with text.