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Charles II, 1630-1685, King of England 1660 [obverse]

Jan Roettiers

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of a profile portrait of a man with long hair, wearing a laurel wreath. The figure appears to be a classical or noble subject. The sculpture is metallic, potentially bronze, with intricate details in the hair, facial features, and clothing. Raised text surrounds the profile. The artwork resembles a historical medallion or coin.

Artwork Details

Date
1662
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4971 × 4971 px
Public Domain
Yes
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