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Wilhelm Löffelholz von Kolberg, 1501-1554, Patrician of Nuremberg [obverse]

Matthes Gebel

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a detailed profile of a man with a beard, wearing a cap or hat. The man is depicted with a high collar. The sculpture is silver and has a metallic sheen. It appears to be made from a material like silver or a silver-colored metal alloy. The sculpture functions as a pendant, with a loop at the top for attaching a chain or cord. It features inscriptions around its border. The overall shape is circular with a raised relief of the man in profile.

Artwork Details

Date
1541
Medium
silver//With ring
Dimensions
3375 × 4250 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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