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François I, 1494-1547, King of France 1515

Matteo dal Nassaro

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a detailed relief of a man's head and shoulders. The man is depicted with a bearded face and ornate attire. The medallion appears to be made of bronze with a reddish-brown color. The man is depicted wearing detailed clothing which may be armor. His hair and beard are intricately carved. There is an inscription in capital letters around the border of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1538/1544
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4215 × 4215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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