Luis Manuel Fernandez de Portocarrero, 1629-1709, Cardinal 1669, Archbishop of Toledo 1677, Viceroy of Sicily 1677-1678 [obverse]

1678

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Associated Names
Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Medalist, Roman, 1646 - 1705

The image shows a medal or medallion with the bust of a person in profile, facing left. The head is turned to the left, featuring a prominent nose and chin, short curly hair, and a robe. There is inscribed lettering forming a circular border around the profile. The background is a smooth, flat surface, and the composition is against a black background, accentuating the color of the medal.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round medallion sculpture with intricate relief work. At the center, there is a pillar with an angelic figure holding a wreath and wearing flowing garments. Surrounding the pillar are small human figures engaged in a maritime scene with cannons, ship sails, and flags inscribed with heraldic symbols. The background features a detailed depiction of the sea, sky, clouds, and flying cherubs. The medallion is bronze in color, with raised and engraved elements creating a contrast in texture. The design is reminiscent of historical commemorative pieces, suggesting a carefully crafted narrative involving maritime elements and possibly commemorating a historical event.

Allegorical Monument to the Liberation of Messina [reverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

1678

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Art market (Portobello Road), London; purchased 1960 by Ted Dalziel, Jr.; gift 2002 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. 847, repro.

Inscriptions

on truncation: .IO.HAMERANVS.F.A[nno] / .MDCLXXVIII.; around circumference: LVDOV.CARD.PORTOCARRERO.PROP.HISP.ARCH.TOLET.HISP.PRIMAS.A.CONS.STAT. / PROREX.ET.CAP.GEN.SIGIL.TEN.GEN.MARIS.ORATOR.EXTR.AD.INNOC.XI.

Wikidata ID

Q63861822

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