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French or Italian 16th Century after Michel Colombe

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a round metallic medallion with an inscription. The medallion has a warm reddish-brown patina. At the top, there is a small, circular hole. Engraved on the surface are the letters "LVD . XII". Below the letters, the surface appears scratched and contains a patch of lighter coloration. The medallion’s surface shows signs of age through its scratches, discoloration, and slight surface irregularities.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3605 × 3605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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