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The sculpture features a central cherubic face with ornate wings spread out to the sides, curly hair, and a scroll with the letters "INRI." Crafted from a material resembling gold, the sculpture has a metallic sheen and golden color. The design includes scrolling and curved elements extending symmetrically from the center. The cherub appears prominently, conveying a sense of craftsmanship. The polished golden surface reflects light, making the detailed carving visible against the dark background.
Italian 17th Century, Tablet of the Superscription, from a Crucifix, c. 1600, bronze, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.8

Tablet of the Superscription, from a Crucifix

Italian 17th Century · c. 1600 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1995.49.8

The image shows a coin with a profile portrait of a person. The individual is facing to the right side of the coin. The facial features are detailed, including a nose and slightly pursed mouth. The hair is styled in curls, typical of a formal or royal representation. The individual wears detailed clothing and an elaborate earring. The edge of the coin is inscribed with text. The background is plain and black.
Paolo Repiglier, Anna Isabella Gonzaga, Duchess of Mantua, 1698, lead, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.12

Anna Isabella Gonzaga, Duchess of Mantua

Paolo Repiglier · 1698 · lead ·  Accession ID  1995.49.12

The image shows a coin or medallion featuring the profile of a man identified as LUDOVICO XVI. The subject has an elaborate 18th-century hairstyle with coiled curls and a large ribbon at the back. He wears a high-collared garment with decorations. The metallic coin appears silver or similar in material, with a smooth, slightly worn surface. The inscription around the edge reads "LUDOVICO XVI FR. ET NAVAR. REGI OPTIMO" and "COMITIA BURGUNDIAE." The sculpture is detailed, especially in the hair and fabric folds, conveying a sense of regality and historical importance.
Benjamin Duvivier, Louis XVI, 1754-1793, King of France 1774, 1783, silver, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.15

Louis XVI, 1754-1793, King of France 1774

Benjamin Duvivier · 1783 · silver ·  Accession ID  1995.49.15

The sculpture features a man in profile facing left. He wears a hat with a diamond-shaped pattern and detailed textured clothing. The silver-colored metal sculpture has raised text along the outer edge. The piece is flat, round, and finely crafted.
Jacques Gauvain, Antoine, 1489-1544, Duke of Lorraine and Bar 1508, 1521/1525, steel, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.5

Antoine, 1489-1544, Duke of Lorraine and Bar 1508

Jacques Gauvain · 1521/1525 · steel ·  Accession ID  1995.49.5

The image depicts a round coin-like sculpture with a human face profile, possibly of a historical or mythological figure. The sculpture's subject wears a headpiece with a braided or draped element behind the head. The material looks like brown metal, possibly bronze, with a visible patina and texture. The face is in profile view, facing right, with detailed features. The coin includes inscriptions around the edge, with some parts appearing worn or obscured, featuring a combination of letters and symbols.
Roman 15th Century, Garlanded Head of Bacchus, c. 1450, bronze, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.2

Garlanded Head of Bacchus

Roman 15th Century · c. 1450 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1995.49.2

The image shows a sculpture of a coin featuring a profile portrait of a person facing left. The figure has braided hair styled elegantly around the head and is adorned with a necklace. The clothing is depicted with layered and flowing lines, suggesting drapery. The coin is made of a metal material, possibly silver or a silver-like alloy, giving it a muted grey color. Around the edge of the coin is an inscription in capital letters. The coin's rim is slightly raised and designed with a subtle beading pattern.
Jean Warin, Anne-Geneviève de Bourbon-Condé, 1619-1679, Duchess of Longueville 1642, c. 1642, lead, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.10

Anne-Geneviève de Bourbon-Condé, 1619-1679, Duchess of Longueville 1642

Jean Warin · c. 1642 · lead ·  Accession ID  1995.49.10

The sculpture is of a mounted figure riding a horse. The figure is adorned in armor and holding a weapon. The horse is depicted with one of its front legs raised. The sculpture is monochrome and has a round shape with an inscription around the border. The artwork is textured with intricate detailing.
Thomas Simon, The Second Great Seal of England, Under the Commonwealth, c. 1656, lead, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis, 1996.123.1

The Second Great Seal of England, Under the Commonwealth

Thomas Simon · c. 1656 · lead ·  Accession ID  1996.123.1

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a woman dressed elegantly and adorned with elaborate accessories. She has a detailed hairstyle with curls and braids, along with a decorative headpiece. The woman's attire is ornate with intricate designs and a beaded necklace. The sculpture is on a circular medal made of a silvery metallic material. Along the circumference of the medal, there is inscribed text identifying the woman as MAR.ANTON.AUSTR.FRANCIAE ET NAVARR.REGINA, denoting her royal status. The piece combines detailed artistry with a historical and regal presentation, akin to historical portraiture, but in a small, tangible form as a medal.
Benjamin Duvivier, Marie-Antoinette, 1755-1793, Queen of France 1774, 1781, silver, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.16

Marie-Antoinette, 1755-1793, Queen of France 1774

Benjamin Duvivier · 1781 · silver ·  Accession ID  1995.49.16

The sculpture is a relief featured on a coin of a male figure facing left. The subject has a beard and a ruffled collar, suggesting historical attire. The coin is circular with an embossed rim and inscriptions along the perimeter. The material appears to be metal, likely silver or a similar alloy, giving it a grayish color with a reflective surface. The coin is a small, flat object with intricate details focusing on the facial features and clothing style of the portrait, along with inscriptions for texture and context.
Karl von Bieberstein, Christoph Putz von Kirchameg, Mint Master in Prague 1590, 1584, lead, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.6

Christoph Putz von Kirchameg, Mint Master in Prague 1590

Karl von Bieberstein · 1584 · lead ·  Accession ID  1995.49.6

The sculpture is a circular medallion with two figures standing next to each other. The figure on the left holds a large key and is depicted in a robe, while the figure on the right holds a sword, also in a robe. Both figures are shown in detailed relief, suggesting a conversational pose. They are surrounded by a circular border with inscriptions running along the upper edge and a date "1978" at the bottom. The color of the medallion is bronze-like, indicating it is made from metal. The medallion has a loop at the top. The inscription is embossed along the edge of the circular border.
Giovanni Martino Hamerani, Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse], 1678, bronze, Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1995.49.11.b

Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani · 1678 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1995.49.11.b