Pierre Aury

Aury, Pierre F.(?)

Dutch, active 1672

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The image shows a medallion sculpture featuring multiple figures and animals. At the center, there is a male figure's torsos surrounded by animal heads like an ox, lion, and horse. The animals and human figure are detailed. The sculpture is metallic with a bronze or copper hue. Surrounding the central figures, there is a circular border with Latin inscriptions. The medallion has a high level of relief for a three-dimensional appearance.
Pierre Aury, Ten-Headed Monster Preying on Two Nude Bodies [reverse], 1672, silver, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1998.108.1.b

Ten-Headed Monster Preying on Two Nude Bodies [reverse]

Pierre Aury · 1672 · silver ·  Accession ID  1998.108.1.b

The sculpture depicted is a medal featuring two busts in profile, with the subjects facing each other. The individuals have long, curly hair, and they are dressed in period attire. The detailing in their clothing and hair is intricate. The medal is primarily silver in color. Around the edges of the medal, there are inscriptions in Latin, including names and dates. The medal's design and craftsmanship emphasize the facial features and attire in a realistic style, with a focus on fine detail that highlights the historical and cultural significance of the subjects in relation to the era in which it was created.
Pierre Aury, Assassination of the Brothers Cornelius and Johann de Witt at The Hague [obverse], 1672, silver, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1998.108.1.a

Assassination of the Brothers Cornelius and Johann de Witt at The Hague [obverse]

Pierre Aury · 1672 · silver ·  Accession ID  1998.108.1.a