The image shows a round medallion with a relief sculpture of a seated male figure. The figure wears ornate headwear resembling a crown or mitre and holds a staff with a cross. He is seated beside an open book on a stand. The sculpture is monochrome with intricate details achieved through engravings. Above the figure, there are inscriptions on scroll-like bands. The circular frame encloses the design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 15th/early 16th century
- Medium
- Nielloed silver with convex surface and gilded ground
- Dimensions
- 8701 × 8577 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original