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Albert III, 1443-1500, Duke of Saxony [obverse]

E. U.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief portrait of a man in profile facing right. He is wearing a hat and an ornate collar. The sculpture is circular with the inscription "ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS" around the edge. It is made of a dark metallic material with lighter highlights where the relief is raised. The medallion has a loop at the top for hanging or display.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 18th or 19th century
Medium
silver
Dimensions
3360 × 4891 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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