Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 [obverse]
1773
Medalist, Austrian, 1738 - 1781
Artwork overview
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Medium
gilded bronze
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.96 cm (1 15/16 in.)
gross weight: 44.51 gr (0.098 lb.)
axis: 12:00 -
Accession
1997.114.17.a
Associated Artworks
Emperor Joseph II and Abundance Approaching a City Gate [reverse]
Johann Martin Krafft
1773
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. 930, repro.
Inscriptions
around circumference: IOSEPHVS II.PIVS.FELIX.AVG (Joseph II, pious and fortunate emperor); on underside of truncation: KRAFFT F.
Wikidata ID
Q63861888