Christina of Sweden, 1626-1689, Queen 1632-1654 [obverse]

1680

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Associated Names
Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Medalist, Roman, 1646 - 1705

The relief portrait on a circular medallion depicts the profile of a person with curly hair, facing to the right. The sculpture has a reddish-brown hue, suggesting a bronze material. The inscription around the profile reads "REGINA CHRISTINA." The artwork shows detailed craftsmanship of the hair and facial features, demonstrating skill in creating realistic textures and proportions in a compact form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.63 cm (1 7/16 in.)
    gross weight: 21.45 gr (0.047 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.11.a

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a round bronze sculpture with a winged figure standing beside a tall palm tree. The figure is in motion, with one leg lifted and resting on a sphere. The figure is reaching up towards the tree, holding a branch or leaf towards it. The palm tree's leaves stretch upward and outward. Near the top of the tree is a round plaque with the letters "M. A. X." and "I. M. A." inscribed on it. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, exhibiting a rich brown patina with areas of darker shading to accentuate details and texture on the relief sculpture.

Winged Victory [reverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

1680

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 848, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: REGINA.CHRISTINA; on underside of truncation: .I.H.F.

Wikidata ID

Q63861816

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