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Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

German 16th Century (Georg Fugger Group)

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a profile relief of a bearded man facing to the right, wearing a flat cap and a cape with visible folds. The sculpture is made from a dark metal, possibly bronze. The surrounding border contains engraved text, which appears to be an inscription in an ancient script or language. The medallion has a small circular hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4077 × 4077 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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