Regnault Danet

French, active c. 1529 - 1538

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The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man wear a cap with a textured, folded section around the head. The material is a brownish metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy. The surface of the medallion is slightly worn. Around the edge of the medallion are inscribed words: "FAIRE", "DIRE", and "BIEN", with "BIEN" appearing upside down. The man's facial features are finely crafted, with a prominent chin and nose, and his expression appears neutral.
Regnault Danet, Portrait of a Man [obverse], bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1135.a

Portrait of a Man [obverse]

Regnault Danet · · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1135.a

The sculpture depicts a profile of a person wearing a medieval-style hood on a circular medallion. The subject has a prominent nose and a serious expression, with visible lines indicating age or character. The sculpture is made of bronze, with a rich, dark brown color and a smooth, slightly reflective surface. It is round and flat like a coin, with the words "VARIER" and "SANS" engraved on either side of the profile. The craftsmanship emphasizes the texture and shape of the hood and facial features, creating a sense of depth despite its small size.
Regnault Danet, Portrait of a Woman [reverse], bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1135.b

Portrait of a Woman [reverse]

Regnault Danet · · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1135.b