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Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of a profile portrait of a man wearing a hat. The man is depicted in a classical or Renaissance style, facing to the left. The relief shows intricate details of his facial features and clothing. Surrounding the profile is an inscribed circular border. The sculpture is crafted from a brownish metal, possibly bronze, with highlights on its raised surfaces. The overall size suggests it is a medallion or small wall plaque.

Artwork Details

Date
1500
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4735 × 4735 px
Public Domain
Yes
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