Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

1521

Albrecht Dürer (designer), Hans Krafft the Elder (medallist)

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Designer, German, 1471 - 1528

Hans Krafft the Elder

Medalist, German, 1481 - 1542

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16

Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round, coin-like object featuring a central design of a double-headed eagle with detailed plumage and intricate patterns. Above and between the eagle heads, the numbers "15" and "21" are displayed. The eagle holds a small shield-like emblem on its chest. Surrounding the central motif is a border of various symbols and heraldic emblems, each housed in separate compartments around the edge of the piece. The composition is rendered in a metallic silver color. The sculpture is flat and circular, with a textured surface that provides depth to the central eagle design and the bordering symbols.

Coat of Arms on a Double-headed Eagle [reverse]

Albrecht Dürer, Hans Krafft the Elder

1521

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jean Elsen, Brussels. Drs. Yvonne and A. Peter Weiss, Barrington, Rhode Island; gift 2013 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around inner circumference: CAROLVS V:.RO.IMPER.

Wikidata ID

Q63863393

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