The image shows a round, bronze medal with a side profile portrait relief of a man with curly hair and a beard. The man appears to be wearing ornate armor with detailed engraving. The medal has a rich, brownish-bronze color with intricate details. The border of the medal is inscribed with text. The craftsmanship suggests attention to detail, with the man’s features and attire rendered with precision, creating a realistic appearance.
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Jean de Saulx, 1555-1629, Viscount of Tavanes and Lugny, and Marquess of Mirabet [obverse]

French 17th Century

1614

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 7.56 cm (3 in.) ; gross weight: 95.55 gr (0.211 lb.) ; axis: 7:00
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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