An image of the Emperor (1500-1558) with the armor he wore during the Battle of Mühlberg and the customary attributes of his power: the Golden Fleece and the Sash. The profuse carving on the armor shows numerous motives. A low relief on the breastplate Christ standing on the Cross, alluding to the Emperor´s condition as a “soldier of Christ”, or “defender of the Faith.” The epaulettes have a
The bust of Isabel of Portugal (1503-1539) is represented in profile in a profusely sculpted frame, just like the relief carving of Emperor Carlos V (E00291) that is paired with this one. Beginning with the image of the Empress appearing on medals he, himself, has crafted at an earlier date, Leoni represents her with the same clothing and jewels. These are repeated in various of his works and cons