Giulio della Torre

Veronese, c. 1480 - 1557/1558

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The sculpture is a relief medallion featuring the profile of a person wearing a distinctive hat and a garment with visible buttons and a high collar. The medallion is circular and crafted from bronze, overall dark brown with lighter areas where light catches. The figure's hair is textured, flowing beneath the hat. An inscription in all capital letters surrounds the edge of the medallion.
Giulio della Torre, Daniele Renier, Venetian Patrician [obverse], before 1534, lead, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1992.55.6.a

Daniele Renier, Venetian Patrician [obverse]

Giulio della Torre · before 1534 · lead ·  Accession ID  1992.55.6.a
The image shows a relief on a circular medal. In the center, a seated figure is being crowned by two other figures standing on either side. The central figure holds an object while the standing figures are dressed in robes, with one holding a staff. The scene is set under an ornate archway. The medal has an aged patina, likely made from bronze or a similar alloy, giving it a brownish-gold color. There is an inscription in Latin around the outer edge and more text at the bottom of the relief. The craftsmanship is intricate, showing detailed figures and decorative elements on the surface.
Giulio della Torre, Daniele Renier Enthroned among the Four Cardinal Virtues [reverse], before 1534, lead, Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin, 1992.55.6.b

Daniele Renier Enthroned among the Four Cardinal Virtues [reverse]

Giulio della Torre · before 1534 · lead ·  Accession ID  1992.55.6.b
The image shows a relief on a round medallion featuring a standing female figure draped in flowing garments. She holds a lyre in her left hand. The sculpture is delicately crafted, with a slender and gracefully curved form. It is bronze-colored and has a detailed texture. There is an inscription surrounding the figure on the medallion.
Giulio della Torre, The Muse Calliope [reverse], 1520s, bronze, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1988.30.3.b

The Muse Calliope [reverse]

Giulio della Torre · 1520s · bronze ·  Accession ID  1988.30.3.b
The image shows a profile portrait of a man on a circular medallion or coin. The man has a beard and curly hair, with facial features visible in profile view. The medallion is bronze with a rich, golden-brown color. There is an inscription in raised letters surrounding the profile. The sculpture resembles a classical portrait coin, similar to ancient or Renaissance medallions.
Giulio della Torre, Marcantonio Flaminio, 1498-1550, poet [obverse], 1520s, bronze, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1988.30.3.a

Marcantonio Flaminio, 1498-1550, poet [obverse]

Giulio della Torre · 1520s · bronze ·  Accession ID  1988.30.3.a