Frederick IV, 1671-1730, King of Denmark and Norway 1699 [obverse]

Antonio Montauti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a bust of a man in profile facing to the right. The man is depicted in elaborate attire with detailed, flowing curls in his hair. The medallion is primarily a dark bronze color. The edge of the medallion is inscribed with the words "FRIDERICVS IIII" and other text. The sculpture shows precise craftsmanship in the rendering of the facial features and clothing, with a sense of volume and texture conveyed through the relief.