Christian V, 1646-1699, King of Denmark and Norway, 1670 [obverse]

Christopher Schneider

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief portrait of a man with long hair, facing right. He wears detailed armor with patterns on the shoulder plates and chest. The background includes military elements like flags, drums, and weapons. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, possibly bronze, with shades of dark bronze and gold. Relative to the viewer, the sculpture is a medallion or circular plaque, with a blend of high and low relief techniques for depth.