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François de Mandelot, 1529-1588, governor of Lyon 1571

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a profile portrait of a bearded man looking to the left. He has curly hair, a prominent beard, and is wearing elaborately detailed armor with a high collar and intricate patterns. The medallion is made of a material that appears bronze in color, giving it a classic and aged appearance. Around the border of the medallion, there is an inscription with various characters and letters. The image presents a highly realistic representation, with the man's facial features, hair, and intricately adorned armor captured in fine detail. The sculpture appears raised, creating a three-dimensional effect. The medallion includes the year "1572" inscribed at the bottom center.

Artwork Details

Date
1572
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5224 × 6448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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