Where Is Medal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis?

Joseph Roettiers sculpted this French work, dating to 1688. Made from bronze, partially gilded, it measures Diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1688. It's made from bronze, partially gilded. Dimensions: Diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.).

It's made from bronze, partially gilded. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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