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'Cardinal Christopher Widman', wax relief, Johann Jakob Kornmann, about 1648. Museum no. A.32-1932

'Cardinal Christopher Widman', wax relief, Johann Jakob Kornmann, about 1648. Museum no. A.32-1932

'Cardinal Christopher Widman'
Wax relief
Johann Jakob Kornmann (died 1649)
Italy (Rome)
About 1648
Wax, on painted copper
Museum no. A.32-1932
Given by Dr Sir G.F. Hill

This relief is a preliminary sketch for a medal. Once the client had approved the wax, the artist would go on to make the medal.