Coat of Arms [reverse]

c. 1535

German 16th Century

Associated Names
German 16th Century

Medalist

The image shows a circular coin with a heraldic design. The coin appears aged and metallic, featuring a central motif with elaborate foliage, a helmet with a plume, a bearded figure wearing a hat, and a shield with a leaping canine figure. The border of the coin includes the inscription "STETTER TREW AIN MIT DENI VILLAIN." The craftsmanship includes detailed engravings, ornamental patterns, and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 2.69 cm (1 1/16 in.)
    gross weight: 6.57 gr (0.014 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2002.146.7.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a circular medal with a profile portrait of a man wearing a flat cap. The man has facial hair and is dressed in historical attire with intricate detailing on the garment. The medal has raised lettering along the edge. The color of the medal is dark bronze with lighter highlights, giving it a metallic sheen. The surface is smooth with textured areas where the relief forms the profile and details. The side view of the portrait and the circular shape give it a resemblance to an ancient coin or medallion, connecting it to historical iconography.

Johann van Leyden, c. 1509-1536, Dutch Anabaptist [obverse]

German 16th Century

1535

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2002 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

  • Habich, Georg. Die Deutschen Schaumünzen des XVI. Jahrhunderts. 4 vols. Munich, 1932: 3(2, pt. 1):269, no. 1879.

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 910, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: DENI.ALLAIN.MIT.STETTER.TREW.

Wikidata ID

Q63861605

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