Mea

Mantuan, active c. 1510 - 1520

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The sculpture shown in the circular medallion features three birds standing on pedestals. The left bird looks like an eagle, showcasing detailed feathers. The center bird resembles a stylized phoenix with spread wings and a crest, also detailed with feather texture. The right bird is similar to a swan, with raised wings and a gracefully curved neck. The medallion is made of bronze, giving it a metallic brown appearance with hints of patina. It is positioned above the engraved words "TER MAX." The scene shows the birds on rectangular pedestals, with a plain background to focus on the carved figures.
Mea, Cherub, Swan, and Eagle [reverse], c. 1513, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.680.b

Cherub, Swan, and Eagle [reverse]

Mea · c. 1513 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.680.b

The image shows a medal with a bas-relief sculpture of an elderly man wearing a cloak viewed from the side. The man appears bald and the cloak is draped over his shoulder. The sculpture is in a warm, brownish metallic material with a patina. The inscriptions around the man's profile read "BAPT SPANOLVS." There is a circular hole near the top edge of the medal.
Mea, Battista Spagnoli of Mantua, 1447-1516, Carmelite Poet [obverse], c. 1513, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.680.a

Battista Spagnoli of Mantua, 1447-1516, Carmelite Poet [obverse]

Mea · c. 1513 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.680.a

The image shows a bronze medal with a bust of a man in profile facing to the right. The man depicted has long, wavy hair and a beard and is dressed in a garment with a collar. There is an inscription in raised lettering encircling the bust. The medal has a rich brown color with a slightly aged patina. The craftsmanship features detailed facial features and hair against a textured background. The size of the medal indicates that it is small, likely a medallion or coin meant for display or holding.
Mea, Giovanni Gonzaga, 1474-1525, Condottiere [obverse], c. 1510, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.681.a

Giovanni Gonzaga, 1474-1525, Condottiere [obverse]

Mea · c. 1510 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.681.a

The image depicts a relief of an ancient ship on a coin. The coin is made of bronze or a similar metal, giving it a metallic sheen. The sculpture is small, circular, and typical of coinage. The ship is stylized with detailed oars depicted below it, capturing a historic and maritime design aesthetic.
Mea, Galley in Full Sail [reverse], c. 1510, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.681.b

Galley in Full Sail [reverse]

Mea · c. 1510 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.681.b

This is a photograph of a bronze coin or medallion with a side profile relief. The coin features a person wearing a traditional hat, intricate clothing designs, and a circular inscription. The surface shows signs of aging and patination, showcasing high craftsmanship.
Mea, Francesco Bonatti, Mantuan Lawyer [obverse], c. 1510, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.679.a

Francesco Bonatti, Mantuan Lawyer [obverse]

Mea · c. 1510 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.679.a

The image shows a medallion or coin with a sculpted relief featuring a human figure. The figure is nude, in motion, and appears to be leaping over a rectangular block while holding an object in one hand. Next to the figure, there is a stylized object. The sculpture is cast in metal and has a brownish hue, possibly bronze. The Latin words "VERITATIS INTERPRES" are engraved around the edge of the medallion.
Mea, Truth Escaping from a Book [reverse], c. 1510, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.679.b

Truth Escaping from a Book [reverse]

Mea · c. 1510 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.679.b