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Charles VIII, 1470-1498, King of France 1483

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medal or medallion featuring a side profile of a historical figure wearing a hat and shoulder-length hair. The figure's clothing is ornate with detailed embellishments around the collar. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a brown color with variations due to patina and age. The surface of the medallion includes an inscription running along the perimeter. There are two holes near the top, possibly for mounting or display purposes. The sculpture is relatively small in scale and would likely fit in the palm of a person's hand.

Artwork Details

Date
about 1495
Medium
bronze//Three times pierced
Dimensions
4362 × 4362 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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