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John Frederich, Elector of Saxony, 1503-1554: MAR.M.261A-1912

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John Frederich, Elector of Saxony, 1503-1554

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Roundel of boxwood, containing a carved bust portrait. Carved in relief, but below the level of the narrow border, is a bust portrait in profile facing right. The hair is cut short and the beard and moustache are closely trimmed. The shirt has a small ruff, high in the neck. A low square necked pleated tunic is worn over the shirt.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5.3 cm
Height: 1.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, second quarter#
Circa 1530 CE - 1535 CE

Note

This is a portrait of John Frederich, Elector of Saxony, b. 1503, d. 1554. One of the principal supporters of Protestantism, who opposed the Emperor Charles V, lost the battle of Mulberg and was taken prisoner in 1547.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Figure composed of boxwood

Techniques used in production

Carving : Boxwood, carved in relief
Relief

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JOHANS.\FRIDERICH HERTZOG ZV:SACHSSEN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Method of creation: Incised within a circle

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.261A-1912
Primary reference Number: 30262
External ID: CAM_CCF_MAR_M_261A_1912
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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