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The Future Philip II of Spain as Prince of Austria [obverse]

Leone Leoni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a sculpted portrait on a medallion depicting a regal figure in profile facing to the left. The subject appears to be a man with short, curly hair and a stoic expression, adorned in an elaborate outfit that includes a high-collared cloak with patterns and decorations typical of a high-status individual. The material of the medallion is a bronzed metal with dark, oxidized areas. The medallion is circular, with raised lettering along the circumference that reads "PHILIPVS AVST . CAROL . V . CAES . F ." in relief. There is a small hole near the top of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
1548/1549
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5049 × 5049 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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