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Philip II, 1527-1598, King of Spain 1556 [obverse]

Flemish 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bas-relief medallion featuring the portrait of a man in historical attire. He has slightly curly, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat that curves upwards at the edges. The man is dressed in a richly detailed garment with a high collar and intricate patterns around the neckline and shoulders. The medallion is circular, and surrounding the central figure, there is an inscription. The sculpture is made from material that resembles bronze, giving it a brownish-golden hue. The medallion depicts a detailed representation of historic clothing and facial features.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4519 × 4519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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