Michel Colombe

French, 1430 - 1512

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The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a detailed side profile of a man's head. The subject is depicted wearing a brimmed hat that covers his hair, which falls in a fringed style to just above his shoulders. He is also wearing a pleated garment that can be seen at the shoulders and upper torso. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze with a warm brown patina. The medallion has a circular hole near the top. The features of the face, the texture of the hair, and the folds of the garment are intricately rendered, creating a clear representation of the subject in profile against the flat background of the medallion.
Italian 16th Century, French 16th Century, Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498 [obverse], early 16th century, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.901.a

Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498 [obverse]

Italian 16th Century, French 16th Century · early 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.901.a

This is a photograph of a round metallic medallion with an inscription. The medallion has a warm reddish-brown patina. At the top, there is a small, circular hole. Engraved on the surface are the letters "LVD . XII". Below the letters, the surface appears scratched and contains a patch of lighter coloration. The medallion’s surface shows signs of age through its scratches, discoloration, and slight surface irregularities.
French 16th Century, Italian 16th Century, Inscription [reverse], early 16th century, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.901.b

Inscription [reverse]

French 16th Century, Italian 16th Century · early 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.901.b