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Marie de' Medici, 1573-1642, Wife of King Henri IV of France 1600 [obverse]

Guillaume Dupré

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a regal figure in a side profile, wearing an elaborate lace collar, detailed clothing, and a necklace. The bust features an ornate headpiece, made of bronze with intricate patterns and facial features. It is a circular medallion with a raised border and an inscription along the edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1624
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4409 × 4409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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