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Henry VIII, 1491-1547, King of England 1509

Style of Hans Schwarz

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief portrait of a man in profile facing left, with a full beard and wavy, shoulder-length hair under a Renaissance or Tudor-style hat. He wears a decorated garment with intricate emblems and patterns. The color of the sculpture is metallic bronze or silver with aged patination. The material appears to be metal, with fine detailing. The circular medallion has an inscription along the perimeter.

Artwork Details

Medium
silver
Dimensions
4603 × 4554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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