Antonio Averlino, called Filarete

Averlino, Antonio
Averlino, Antonio di Pietro
Averlino, called Filarete, Antonio
Filarete
Medalist of the Roman Emperors

Italian, c. 1400 - 1469

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The sculpture is a relief of a male figure with a beard and curly hair, seen in profile view. He wears a laurel wreath on his head. The attire includes a detailed breastplate with an embossed design, featuring a face of a mythological figure on his shoulder. The material appears to be a dark brown or oxidized bronze metal. The relief is round and flat, similar to a medallion or coin. The surface includes inscribed text around the perimeter.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, Nero, 37-68, Roman Emperor 54 [obverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.795.a

Nero, 37-68, Roman Emperor 54 [obverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.795.a

The sculpture on the ancient coin features two figures. On the left, a figure is seated on a folding chair, dressed in a classical toga or robe. Their hair is styled in wavy locks. On the right, a standing figure is shown leaning on a large amphora-like vessel with one hand and gesturing towards the seated figure with the other. Between the two figures is a tall palm tree. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark brown color with areas of lighter sheen. Surrounding the figures are inscriptions and markings, including "NERO AVG" at the bottom. The circular sculpture has two small holes, possibly for mounting.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, The Death of Seneca [reverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.795.b

The Death of Seneca [reverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.795.b

The image shows a bronze relief of a figure on horseback. The figure is a male, dressed in a helmet and armor or tunic. The figure holds a spear with one arm raised and controls the horse with the other. The horse is depicted in motion, with detailed musculature and a flowing tail. There are inscriptions around the figure, with visible text reading "VIPTOR." The relief is circular in shape.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, Hadrian Riding and Carrying a Standard [reverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.796.b

Hadrian Riding and Carrying a Standard [reverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.796.b

The image shows a round metal coin depicting a profile of a helmeted figure facing right. The figure wears a detailed helmet with a plume and engravings, and a cape drapes over the shoulders. The primarily dark bronze coin shows variations in tone indicating wear. Inscriptions surround the perimeter of the coin, adding to its antique appearance. The coin suggests an ancient or classical civilization with detailed craftsmanship and traditional armor depicted on the figure.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, Hadrian [obverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.796.a

Hadrian [obverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.796.a

The sculpture is a circular relief depicting two seated figures facing each other. On the left, a woman with her hair tied back is dressed in a draped garment, her left hand extended to hold the right hand of the figure on the right. The figure on the right appears to be a man and is also seated, dressed in what appears to be armor or a detailed tunic. Both figures are seated on folding, X-shaped stools. The material of the sculpture is a dark bronze, with a slightly metallic sheen that highlights the intricacies and folds of the clothing and features of the figures. Around the edge of the relief, there are inscriptions in Roman script. The details of the figures are finely crafted, giving a sense of historical clothing and posture in the depiction of this interaction.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, Antonius Pius and Faustina Joining Hands [reverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.797.b

Antonius Pius and Faustina Joining Hands [reverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.797.b

The sculpture is a circular medallion displaying a profile portrait of a woman identified as DIVAE FAUSTINA by the inscribed text around her. She is depicted in a classical style, featuring intricately styled hair, draped clothing, and a calm expression. The sculpture is made of bronze. The medallion's surface shows areas of darker and lighter patinas, giving it an aged appearance, and there is a small hole at the top of the sculpture. The detail in the woman's hair and clothing suggests skilled craftsmanship in the depiction.
Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, Faustina the Elder, d. 141, Wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius [obverse], c. 1445/1449, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.797.a

Faustina the Elder, d. 141, Wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius [obverse]

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1445/1449 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.797.a

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete, King Juba I of Numidia Led in Triumph by Julius Caesar, c. 1433/1435, bronze, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1999.102.1

King Juba I of Numidia Led in Triumph by Julius Caesar

Antonio Averlino, called Filarete · c. 1433/1435 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1999.102.1