The Fall of Man [obverse]

1536

Hans Reinhart the Elder

Associated Names
Hans Reinhart the Elder

Medalist, German, c. 1510 - 1581

The relief scene depicts two nude human figures, a male and a female, standing on either side of a central tree with a serpent coiled around its trunk. The figures interact with the tree, surrounded by foliage and small details. The sculpture is made of metallic material, appearing gold in color with a lustrous and reflective quality. It is a circular medallion with a decorative outer edge and inscription running along the circumference.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter without loop): 6.82 cm (2 11/16 in.)
    overall (diameter with loop): 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.10.1.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medallion depicting a scene of crucifixion. It features a central figure on a cross, with two other figures on crosses beside him. Surrounding these figures are smaller figures on horseback and foot. The material appears to be metal with a golden color and an embossed technique to bring out details. One background building resembles a tower. The border contains inscribed text following its circular shape. The piece has a loop at the top for wearing or display.

The Crucifixion [reverse]

Hans Reinhart the Elder

1536

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie St. Christoph, Vienna). Elizabeth Stafford [Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford], New York; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: ET.SICVT.IN.ADAM.OMNES.MORIVNTVR.ITA.ET.IN.CHRISTVM.OMNES.VIVIFICABVNTVR.VNVSQVISQVE.IN.ORDINE.SVO; beneath main scene, on scroll: IOANNS.FRIDERICVS.ELECTOR.DVX.SAXONIE.FIERI.FECIT

Wikidata ID

Q63861845

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