Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566, Wife of Louis de Breze, Duchess of Valentinois 1548 [obverse]
The sculpture is a relief portrait on a medallion featuring a woman in profile facing left. She wears an elaborate headdress and the medallion appears to be made of a bronze or brass alloy. Surrounding the medallion is an inscription, “DIANA . DVX . VALENTINORVM . CLARISSIMA.” The craftsmanship shows intricate details in the headdress and the woman's facial features. The medallion appears slightly aged, with wear and patina consistent with its metallic composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1525
- Medium
- bronze//Late cast
- Dimensions
- 4054 × 4001 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original