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Georg Vitill, born 1491, of Augsburg

Friedrich Hagenauer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round sculpted coin or medallion featuring a side profile of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The man has straight hair and is dressed in what appears to be period clothing with a textured appearance, possibly suggesting a wool or heavy fabric coat. The sculpture is made of metal, likely silver or a similar material, giving it a grayish-metallic color. The details of the man's face and clothing are intricately engraved. Text is inscribed around the border of the coin, with phrases such as "GEORGIVS" and "MDXXVII."

Artwork Details

Date
1527
Medium
lead
Dimensions
5065 × 5065 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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