Shield of Arms [reverse]

1699

Carl Gustave Hartman

Associated Names
Carl Gustave Hartman

Medalist, Swedish, 1666 - 1738

This is a photograph of a heraldic medal. The medal features a detailed coat of arms divided into various sections with symbols and heraldic emblems. Above the coat of arms is an ornate crest with engravings, possibly featuring helmets, crowns, or mythical figures. The surrounding area is filled with floral and scroll designs. An inscription in Latin, "AVCTA QUIDEM SED AVITA MAGIS," is seen around the border. Dates indicating birth and death, "NAT: 1648 D: 11 OCTOB:" and "DENAT: 1692 D: 16 DEC," are present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.58 cm (2 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 42.83 gr (0.094 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.7.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a finely detailed medal featuring a side profile of a man with elaborate, curly hair cascading down his shoulders. The subject is dressed in ornate clothing with intricate details, suggesting a figure of significance or high status. The medal appears to be made from a metallic material, likely bronze or similar, giving it a brownish appearance with a slightly aged patina that highlights the sculpted details. The subject is depicted with sophisticated facial features, emphasizing the historical attire and hair fashion typical of a past era. The detailed engraving around the edge of the medal also features some text, adding to the historical context of the image.

Karl Bonde, 1648-1699, Swedish Senator [obverse]

Carl Gustave Hartman

1699

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2000 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. 923, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: AVCTA.QVIDEM.SED.AVITA.MAGIS.; in exergue: NAT.1648.D.11.OCTOB. / DENAT.1699.D.16.DEC.

Wikidata ID

Q63861672

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