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Gustavus II Adolphus, 1594-1632, King of Sweden 1611 [obverse]

German or Scandinavian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round bronze medal with a relief profile of a man wearing a laurel wreath and a detailed robe. The medal has an inscription along the outer edge. The bronze material gives it a classic appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly c. 1620
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4143 × 4143 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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