Christine of France, 1606-1663, Duchess of Savoy 1619, Regent 1637-1648
Dupré, Abraham · French
1637
- Medium
- gilded bronze with lead backing
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1601 to 1650
- Image size
- 4907 × 5325px
Description
The image depicts a bronze medallion featuring a profile of a sculpted figure. The figure wears ornate attire and a crown, showing intricate details in the hair, intricate garment patterns, and a circular necklace. The medallion has a warm, aged patina with varying brown and golden hues. An inscription encircles the edge, and a loop at the top suggests it may be used as a pendant.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).