The image shows a round bronze medallion with a relief sculpture. The sculpture features classical figures, possibly gods or mythological characters, with various attributes like draped garments and weapons such as a trident. A central figure holds an orb, surrounded by others. The color is bronze, showcasing intricate carvings with a slight shine. The figures are in classical poses around the central figure in balanced symmetry. The border has a beaded edge, and a caption at the bottom reads "LAETA DEVM PARTV."

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The Queen as Mother of the Gods [reverse]

Guillaume Dupré (French, c. 1574 - 1642)

1624

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.41 cm (2 1/8 in.) ; gross weight: 65.64 gr (0.145 lb.) ; axis: 12:00
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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