Insel Hospital, Bern [reverse]

1818

Sebastian Burger

Associated Names
Sebastian Burger

Medalist, Swiss, 1791 - 1848

This is a photograph of a detailed coin. The coin features an engraving of a large building in the center with multiple windows and a symmetrical design. Above the building, the phrase "HABEN IHR PFUND WOHL ANGEWENDET" is inscribed in an arc. Below the building are figures of a horse pulling a cart and people. Beneath these, a second inscription reads "DURCH STIFTUNG DES INSEL-SPITHALS IN BERN NEU ERBAUET MDCCXVIII," indicating a connection to Bern and the year 1718. Clouds are depicted above the building, adding depth. The craftsmanship highlights historical architectural features and includes inscribed text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tin alloy

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.14 cm (2 in.)
    gross weight: 68.44 gr (0.151 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2002.146.2.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a circular medallion with a double portrait of two figures in profile, likely female. The figures are dressed in detailed hooded garments resembling robes. The medallion is made of a silver or pewter-like metallic material. Inscribed text around the edge reads "MAGHTILD VON SEEDORF 1286 ANNA SEILER 1354." The high-relief work highlights the facial expressions and clothing drapery.

Mechtild von Seedorf and Anna Seiler [obverse]

Sebastian Burger

1818


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. 908, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: HABEN IHR PFUND WOHL ANGEWENDET; in exergue: DURCH STIFTUNG / DAS INSEL SPITHALS / IN BERN NEU ERBAUET / MDCCXVIII

Wikidata ID

Q63862063

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