Anne of Hungary, died 1547, Wife of Ferdinand I of Austria 1521 [reverse]
German 16th Century · German
1524
- Medium
- bronze//After-cast
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 4274 × 4274px
Description
The sculpture depicts a medallion featuring a side profile of a woman. She is wearing an elaborate headdress and a garment with rich folds and textures that suggest a high status. The medallion is crafted from a brown-toned material, likely bronze or a similar metal. Embedded around the edge of the medallion is a series of inscriptions in a refined, capitalized font. The woman's profile is detailed, with the headdress extending widely. The overall design and composition may suggest historical significance.
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).