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Henri IV, 1553-1610, King of France 1589 [obverse]

Philippe Danfrie II

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a bronze medallion. The medallion features a detailed profile of a man with a laurel wreath in his hair. Around the border of the medallion, there are inscriptions in relief, with a braided edge followed by small decorative dots encompassing the central image. The top of the medallion has a loop. The surface of the medallion shows some corrosion and patina. The lighting in the photograph highlights the textures and relief details of the metal surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1601
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4773 × 6155 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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