Saturn (Time) Discovering Treasures in Ruins [reverse]

1728

Johann Karl Hedlinger

Medalist, Swiss, 1691 - 1791

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead alloy

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.28 cm (1 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 31.9 gr (0.07 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession

    1997.114.15.b

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. 903, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: PROFERT.ANTIQVA.IN.APRICVM. (He brings ancient things to light); in exergue: S.D.G.

Wikidata ID

Q63861883

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