Portrait of Francis I, King of France

ca. 1540-1580 (Renaissance)

157.2 cm 179.7 cm

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Large stone reliefs like this were commonly carved for placement over the doors of residences of wealthy individuals in France. They could depict biblical or allegorical figures, or portraits of rulers, announcing the allegiance of the owner. Here, Francis (1494-1547) wears ar...

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Raoul Heilbronner, Paris; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1902, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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