![Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 [obverse] by Johann Martin Krafft](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzFlZjZkNGVkLTE2NDgtNDhhNy1iZDI4LTA0NTgzZTgwOGUxYy8xZWY2ZDRlZC0xNjQ4LTQ4YTctYmQyOC0wNDU4M2U4MDhlMWNfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 [obverse] 1773
johannmartinkrafft
metal, sculpture
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portrait
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neoclacissism
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metal
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sculpture
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history-painting
This 1773 gold medal by Johann Martin Krafft depicts Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, in profile. The medal's obverse, featuring a laurel-wreathed bust, is a testament to the artistry of Krafft, who specialized in medals and portraits. The inscription "Josephus II. Pius. Felix. Aug." around the edge of the medal underscores the emperor's piety, good fortune, and authority. This finely crafted piece is a significant artifact of the reign of Joseph II, a pivotal figure in 18th-century European history.
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