Medaille met portret van Francisco de Paula Santander after 1830

This is a drawing by Achille Collas, a French sculptor known for his medallions, of a profile portrait of Francisco de Paula Santander, a Colombian military leader and statesman. The drawing is a detailed representation of a medal, capturing the three-dimensional texture of the sculpted surface. Created after 1830, it's likely Collas was inspired by the neoclassical style, emphasizing a sense of realism and idealization in the depiction of Santander. The artwork also includes an inscription around the edge of the medallion, likely containing the name of the subject and details of the event commemorated.