Altar with a Burning Offering [reverse]

1800

Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Associated Names
Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Medalist, German, active 1763 - 1821

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features a raised design of an eye within a triangle at the top with rays emanating outward. Directly beneath is an altar with the initials "D.O.M." and smoke ascending to meet the rays. The words "PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT" are inscribed around the top edge, and at the bottom, the inscription reads "A. SICARIO SERVATUS MAI XV. MDCCC." The medal is a warm bronze color.

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Artwork overview

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This is an image of a bronze medallion with a profile relief. The medallion features a side portrait of a figure wearing ornate clothing, facing left. Latin inscriptions surround the figure. The relief shows detailed features like the subject's hair, lace collar, and draped fabric with fur trim. The medallion has a warm, aged bronze tone.

George III, 1738-1820, King of Great Britain 1760 [obverse]

Conrad Heinrich Küchler

1800

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Art market (Portobello Road), London; purchased 1960 by Ted Dalziel, Jr.; gift 2007 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT; on the altar: D.O. / M.; in exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS / MAI.XV.MDCCC.

Wikidata ID

Q63863852

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