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Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Matthes Gebel

National Gallery of Art

The relief depicts a man in profile facing to the right, wearing historical European clothing and a cap. The sculpture is carved into a round, coin-like object with textured and patterned fabric around the neck area. It is made of a silver-colored metal, featuring an inscription along the edges. The carving shows detailed facial features including the nose, beard, and hair.

Artwork Details

Date
1530
Medium
base silver
Dimensions
3530 × 3495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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