Coronation Medal of Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516, Holy Roman Emperor 1519-1556

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal featuring the bust of a man in profile facing right. The man is adorned in period attire, including a hat and textured clothing. It appears to be made of bronze with a dark brown patina. There is a Latin inscription around the edge: "CAROLVS V IMP BOVOR CORONATVS M D XXX." The sculpture has detailed facial features and clothing textures against a smooth background.