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Joachim de Châteauvieux, 1545-1615, Count of Conflans

French 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round, medallion-like relief depicting the side profile of a man with styled hair and a beard. The man is dressed in a high-collared garment, possibly with intricate details. The sculpture is a bronze or copper-toned material, giving it a brown color with a slightly weathered appearance. The surface is detailed with textured hair and clothing. An inscription at the edge includes the name "JOACHA CASTRO" among other letters. The sculpture has a small hole near the top.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4164 × 4164 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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