Hans Reinhart the Elder

Reinhart, Hans the Elder
Reinhart I, Hans

German, c. 1510 - 1581

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The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a raised relief portrait of a bearded man with a distinctive profile wearing richly decorated garments. The subject appears to be holding a scepter in his right hand and is adorned in an intricately patterned, layered robe. The medallion is bronze or brass in color. Encircling the subject is a ring of finely engraved text. Relative to a viewer, the artwork is small and includes a loop at the top for potential suspension.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse], 1537, silver//With loop, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1202.a

Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1537 · silver//With loop ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1202.a

The image features a round bronze or brass medallion with a sculpted coat of arms at the center. The medallion has a loop at the top. The coat of arms is divided into sections with various heraldic symbols. The surface has a metallic sheen. Intricate designs and patterns surround the coat of arms. Two stylized lions or mythical creatures are at the top, with their tails curling around the arms. The outer edge of the medallion is embossed with ornate decorations.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Double-headed Eagle, Charged with Shield [reverse], 1537, silver//With loop, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1202.b

Double-headed Eagle, Charged with Shield [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1537 · silver//With loop ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1202.b

The image shows a sculpture of a coin or medal with an intricate design. In the center, there is a double-headed eagle with spread wings. Below the eagle, there is a shield divided into segments with various symbols. The outer edge of the coin has inscribed text encircling the central motif. The sculpture is metallic silver and appears to be made from metal, possibly silver. The design suggests historical or heraldic themes, with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Shield with Helms and Crests [reverse], 1535, silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1201.b

Shield with Helms and Crests [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1535 · silver ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1201.b

The sculpture features a man depicted in a relief on a round medal. He is shown holding a sword upright and dressed in ornate clothing with intricate patterns and textures. His beard and hair are detailed, and the material appears metallic with a silver-like sheen. Surrounding the portrait are engraved inscriptions on the border of the medal. The sculpture is relatively small, similar in size to a large coin.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Johann Friedrich, 1503-1554, Elector of Saxony 1532 [obverse], 1535, silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1201.a

Johann Friedrich, 1503-1554, Elector of Saxony 1532 [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1535 · silver ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1201.a

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the relief of a male monarch in profile, facing the right. He is depicted wearing ornate robes adorned with detailed patterns and rich embellishments. He holds a scepter in one hand and a sphere in the other. The medallion is crafted from metal with a dark bronze or gold finish that highlights the raised features and textures, while the other areas are dark brown, perhaps from a patina. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with text.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse], 1537, bronze, partially gilded, Widener Collection, 1942.9.170.a

Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1537 · bronze, partially gilded ·  Accession ID  1942.9.170.a

This is a round relief depicting a coat of arms adorned with detailed engravings. At the top are two birds with outstretched wings facing the left and right below a crown. The shield in the center is sectioned into compartments with various heraldic symbols and figures, including towers, lions, and fleur-de-lis shapes. The piece is circular and made of a gold or brass-colored material, with some areas of a dark brown patina.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, Double-headed Eagle, Charged with Shield [reverse], 1537, bronze, partially gilded, Widener Collection, 1942.9.170.b

Double-headed Eagle, Charged with Shield [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1537 · bronze, partially gilded ·  Accession ID  1942.9.170.b

The sculpture is a round medallion depicting a scene of crucifixion. It features a central figure on a cross, with two other figures on crosses beside him. Surrounding these figures are smaller figures on horseback and foot. The material appears to be metal with a golden color and an embossed technique to bring out details. One background building resembles a tower. The border contains inscribed text following its circular shape. The piece has a loop at the top for wearing or display.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, The Crucifixion [reverse], 1536, gilded bronze, Gift of Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford, 2004.10.1.b

The Crucifixion [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1536 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.10.1.b

The relief scene depicts two nude human figures, a male and a female, standing on either side of a central tree with a serpent coiled around its trunk. The figures interact with the tree, surrounded by foliage and small details. The sculpture is made of metallic material, appearing gold in color with a lustrous and reflective quality. It is a circular medallion with a decorative outer edge and inscription running along the circumference.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, The Fall of Man [obverse], 1536, gilded bronze, Gift of Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford, 2004.10.1.a

The Fall of Man [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1536 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  2004.10.1.a

The sculpture depicts the scene of the crucifixion, with three figures on crosses. The central figure is larger and prominently shown, flanked by two smaller figures on crosses. Below them, there are people looking up. The sculpture is circular with detailed raised reliefs. It appears to be made of a golden-colored material, possibly bronze or a similar metal. The artwork is intricate and compact, resembling a medallion or a disc for display.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, The Crucifixion [reverse], 1535/1574, gilded bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.578.b

The Crucifixion [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1535/1574 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.578.b

The sculpture shows two figures, a man and a woman, standing under a tree with fruit. It is in a circular frame resembling a medallion or coin. The material appears to be a metallic substance with a golden hue. The relief work includes intricate details of the figures, animals, and foliage.
Hans Reinhart the Elder, The Fall of Man [obverse], 1535/1574, gilded bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.578.a

The Fall of Man [obverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder · 1535/1574 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.578.a