Sophia of Brandenburg 1568-1622, wife of Christian I, Elector of Saxony

Ruprecht Niclas Kitzkatz German

1622

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 520

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Title: Sophia of Brandenburg 1568-1622, wife of Christian I, Elector of Saxony
Artist: Ruprecht Niclas Kitzkatz (German, Dresden, ac. ca. 1615–1633)
Date: 1622
Culture: German, Dresden
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Confirmed: 1 1/2 × 1 3/16 × 1/8 in. (38.7 × 30 × 3.4 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of The Mark and Lottie Salton Trust, 2021
Object Number: 2023.569.101
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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