Fortune Triumphant [reverse]

1731

Jean Dassier

Associated Names
Jean Dassier

Medalist, Swiss, 1676 - 1763

This is a photograph of a medallion. The medallion features a relief of a nude figure standing on a ball, within an arch formed by two columns. The person depicted is surrounded by draped fabric and stands in a contrapposto pose. Below this central figure is an inscription detailing historical dates: "NAT. 1441 : COR. 20. IUN. 1461 : MORT. 9. APRIL. 1483." The medallion has a bronze or golden hue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.11 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 32.89 gr (0.073 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.5.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a gold coin. The coin features a profile portrait of a regal figure in ornate robes and a crown with intricate designs and jewelry. The edge of the coin has the inscription "EDOUARD IV. D. G." on the left and "ANG. FR. ET HIB. REX" on the right. Below the portrait are the initials "I. D. F.". The lighting accentuates the textures and engravings on the coin, emphasizing the craftsmanship. The background is black.

Edward IV, 1442-1483, King of England 1461 [obverse]

Jean Dassier

1731

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 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. 904, repro.

Inscriptions

in exergue: NAT.1441.COR.20.IUN. / 1461.MORT.9.APRIL. / 1483.

Wikidata ID

Q63861863

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