Eagle Astride Two Cannons (The Artillery) [reverse]

1601

Philippe Danfrie II

Associated Names
Philippe Danfrie II

Medalist, French, c. 1572 - 1604

The sculpture features a medallion depicting an eagle with outstretched wings in the center, set against a background showing cannons, cannonballs, and buildings. The medallion is inscribed with the word "ARMIGER" encircling the eagle. The medallion is likely made from a bronze or copper alloy as evidenced by its color and green patina. It has a rope-like border framing the outer edge and a circular loop at the top. The inscription "1601" is at the bottom. The small size and detailed design suggest it is meant for close viewing and could be a personal or commemorative item.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter, without suspension loop): 6.03 cm (2 3/8 in.)
    overall (height with suspension loop): 8.04 cm (3 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 79.25 gr (0.175 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.154.8.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a bronze medallion. The medallion features a detailed profile of a man with a laurel wreath in his hair. Around the border of the medallion, there are inscriptions in relief, with a braided edge followed by small decorative dots encompassing the central image. The top of the medallion has a loop. The surface of the medallion shows some corrosion and patina. The lighting in the photograph highlights the textures and relief details of the metal surface.

Henri IV, 1553-1610, King of France 1589 [obverse]

Philippe Danfrie II

1601

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2003 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. 872, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .IOVIS.ARMIGER.ALES.; in exergue: .1601.

Wikidata ID

Q63862012

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