← Reinhart the Elder, Hans

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the relief of a male monarch in profile, facing the right. He is depicted wearing ornate robes adorned with detailed patterns and rich embellishments. He holds a scepter in one hand and a sphere in the other. The medallion is crafted from metal with a dark bronze or gold finish that highlights the raised features and textures, while the other areas are dark brown, perhaps from a patina. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with text.

Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Reinhart the Elder, Hans · German

1537

Medium
bronze, partially gilded
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
3923 × 3923px

Description

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the relief of a male monarch in profile, facing the right. He is depicted wearing ornate robes adorned with detailed patterns and rich embellishments. He holds a scepter in one hand and a sphere in the other. The medallion is crafted from metal with a dark bronze or gold finish that highlights the raised features and textures, while the other areas are dark brown, perhaps from a patina. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with text.

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