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1669

Charles-Jean-François Chéron

Associated Names
Charles-Jean-François Chéron

Medalist, French, 1635 - 1698

This is a bronze medallion featuring a reclining, winged figure. The central figure has angelic characteristics, with wings and flowing robes. The figure is holding an object in one hand while reclining on the other. Inscriptions are present along the edge of the medallion. The robes and wings are intricately designed, highlighting the material's texture. The medallion appears slightly weathered, indicating age and historical significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)
    gross weight: 109.15 gr (0.241 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2002.146.4.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a man in a classical style. The man has curly hair and a beard, and is facing to the right. He is dressed in a garment that appears to be a robe or cloak, fastened with a decorative clasp. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a warm brown, metallic color. It is presented as a relief on a round medallion, with inscriptions around the edge. The surface shows detailed texture, particularly in the hair and fabric folds. The text around the border reads "PETRVS BERETINVS EQ CORTONNA."

Pietro da Cortona, 1596-1669, Italian Painter [obverse]

Charles-Jean-François Chéron

1669

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; 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. 883, repro.

Inscriptions

below the figure: F.CHERON.F.R.; around circumference: BENE.SVPER.VIRTVS.TE.CORONAT.ANAGR.

Wikidata ID

Q63861687

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