Three Medals with Portraits
1525
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1525
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three circular portraits carved into a single strip. Each face is in profile, framed by a simple line. The left figure wears a ruff collar, the middle one has curly hair under a hat, and the right one has a beard and a turban-like head covering. The text around the left portrait reads *"Master Virich Gerhart"* in a loop. The middle portrait has a small *"ISP"* in the corner. These look like old coins or medals, carefully etched with detail. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this carved these lines into metal.