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Wilhelm V, 1548-1626, Duke of Bavaria [obverse]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile bust of a man with curly hair and a full beard, dressed in armor, etched onto a round coin or medallion. It appears to be made of a gold-colored metal, with a shiny, reflective surface. The image is in profile from the shoulders up, focusing on the subject's facial features, hair, beard, and armor details. The perimeter of the coin is engraved with text, some parts of which are obscured or worn.

Artwork Details

Date
1568
Medium
gilded silver
Dimensions
4698 × 4698 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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