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Michel Molart

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal or medallion with an inscription in Latin engraved on its surface. The color of the sculpture is a metallic gray, with a slightly worn or tarnished appearance suggesting age. It is a flat disc with a smooth edge and a small hole near the top edge. The text on the medal is arranged in lines with varying depths of engraving. The engraved text is the most prominent feature, though the language used might not be immediately decipherable to modern audiences without a background in Latin.

Artwork Details

Date
1684
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4430 × 4430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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