Giovanni Francesco Tinti, Poet and Astrologer [obverse]

1581

Tuscan 16th Century

Associated Names
Tuscan 16th Century

Sculptor

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a relief of a man's head in profile facing left. The man has curly hair adorned with a wreath or a laurel. The medallion is reddish-brown and may be made of terracotta or a similar material. There is an inscription starting with "IOANNES" around the edge. Four small star symbols are next to the man's head within a decorative inner border. The sculpture is a bas-relief with ornamental beading around the edge.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a circular medallion with an intricately designed central emblem and flourishing details around it. The sculpture appears to be made of aged metal with a warm brown color and darker tones in some areas. A raised rim with a dotted pattern encircles the outer edge, and there is an inscription with letters, words, and Roman numerals. The surface of the medallion has slight variations in texture, possibly due to wear or casting.

Coat of Arms and Inscription [reverse]

Tuscan 16th Century

1581

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Michael Riddick, Leesburg, Virginia; gift 2015 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around the circumference: IOANNES . FRANCISCVS . TINCTIVS . MINIATENSIS . P . (Giovanni Francesco Tinti of San Miniato P)

Wikidata ID

Q63863549

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