The sculpture is a relief carving on a medallion featuring the side profile of a man with elaborate, wavy hair and a full beard. He is dressed in period attire, characterized by a high-collared cloak with detailed folds and stitching. The material appears to be bronze, judging by its rich coloration and metallic sheen. The medallion is circular with an inscribed border that includes the name "AMICO DE BAILLEUL" among other text, with the year "1643" at the bottom. The sculpture is relatively small in relation to us, designed to be held or displayed like a medal or coin, showcasing intricate…
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Nicolas de Bailleul, 1587-1652, Mayor of Paris 1622-1628 [obverse]

French 17th Century

1623

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 5.27 cm (2 1/16 in.) ; gross weight: 38.9 gr (0.086 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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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