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Raymund Fugger, 1489-1535, Scholar and Patron of the Arts [obverse]

Matthes Gebel

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bas-relief portrait of a man in profile facing to the right. The man's facial features are detailed with curls in his hair and beard. The color of the sculpture is metallic grey, suggesting it is made of a metal material. The edges are adorned with a circular inscription containing text and symbols around the portrait. The design resembles a coin or medallion with raised lettering for depth and texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
base silver
Dimensions
3473 × 3426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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