Ceiling medallion, one of 'Stirling heads'

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This oak ceiling medallion is one of the 'Stirling Heads' - a series of circular panels from the ceiling of the King's Presence Chamber in the Royal Palace at Stirling Castle. Dating from around 1540, the medallion is probably the work of a Frenchman.

The carved medallion depicts a dancing child, a favourite image in Renaissance Art.

Over thirty of the 'Stirling Heads' survive, some with figures from history and mythology, others apparently with representations of contemporaries. They are of a high standard of design and craftsmanship.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-653-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KL 113
• Date: Around 1540
  c. 1540
  
• Material: Wood, oak
  Medallion, ceiling / roundel
  
• Dimensions: 730 mm Dia x 110 mm D
  
• What: Medallion, ceiling / roundel
  
• Subject: Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Stirling Castle (King's Presence Chamb
  
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• Description: Carved oak medallion depicting a dancing child, from the ceiling of the King's Presence Chamber in the palace in Stirling Castle, c. 1540, probably the work of a French carver
  
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