Jean de Lorraine, 1498-1550, Cardinal 1518 [obverse]
Milanese 16th Century · Italian
mid 16th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 4124 × 4097px
Description
This is a photograph of an old coin with a detailed profile embossment. The coin features a profile of a distinguished male figure with a beard and a hat, adorned in period clothing with detailed sleeves. The outer edge of the coin contains an inscription in a circular arrangement. The patina on the coin suggests age, giving it a rusted, brown coloration with smooth and worn areas highlighting the raised details. There are two small holes at the top and bottom of the coin.
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).