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Henry VIII, 1491-1547, King of England 1509 [obverse]

Hans Daucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular sculpture resembling a medal or coin featuring a male subject in period attire. The subject has a serious expression, wearing a large hat and a patterned garment. The sculpture is in metallic bronze with inscriptions "REX ANGLIE," "15," and "26" around the edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1526
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4058 × 4021 px
Public Domain
Yes
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