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François I on Horseback [reverse]

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief sculpture of a person riding a horse on a round disk. The figure is seated on the horse, which is depicted in motion with raised legs. The sculpture is primarily a muted metallic gray color, potentially made of bronze. The figure and horse are detailed in a style consistent with metalwork. The relief emphasizes the figures against a flat background, emphasizing their forms in the circular design of the disk.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
bronzed lead
Dimensions
4581 × 4547 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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