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The Second Great Seal of England, Under the Commonwealth

Thomas Simon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a mounted figure riding a horse. The figure is adorned in armor and holding a weapon. The horse is depicted with one of its front legs raised. The sculpture is monochrome and has a round shape with an inscription around the border. The artwork is textured with intricate detailing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1656
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4586 × 4523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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