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Louis XIII, 1601-1643, King of France 1610 [obverse]

Guillaume Dupré

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture on a medallion with a profile view of a man facing to the right. The man has curly hair and wears an ornate garment with a decorative collar. The medallion is primarily made of metal, likely bronze, with inscribed text in capital letters around the edge. There is a small circular hole at the top, potentially for a chain or cord attachment. The craftsmanship is detailed, depicting facial features and fabric texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1623
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4914 × 4914 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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