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Coins [plate 10]

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an array of coins or medallions with various designs. The illustration consists of multiple rows and columns of round medallions, each featuring different symbolic or heraldic imagery. Each medallion is depicted in fine detail, containing intricate crests, religious figures, and Latin inscriptions. These medallions are connected and organized in rows. The style suggests precision and attention to detail, typical of engraving practices in print.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1629/1630
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3366 × 3283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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