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Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska in a Chariot [reverse]

Ottone Hamerani

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an engraved metal medallion or coin. The medallion features intricate engravings depicting a scene of a charioteer driving a chariot being pulled by two horses. The background shows architectural structures reminiscent of classical Roman or ancient settings, including columns and a coliseum-like edifice. The perimeter of the medallion is inscribed with words or phrases. The overall tone of the medallion is bronze or brownish, capturing the metallic sheen and aged texture typical of historical artifacts.

Artwork Details

Date
1719
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4592 × 4592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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