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Radiant Sun among Clouds, above Sea [reverse]

French 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular coin with an embossed depiction of a radiant sun at its center, surrounded by stylized sunbursts. Along the upper edge of the coin is an inscription reading "LVCET ET DISCIT." Below the sun are wavy lines and two columns of small cloud-like forms. The surface of the coin has a bronze-like texture.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4606 × 4606 px
Public Domain
Yes
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