Classical Subject: Flaming Tripod on Altar [reverse]

1470/1530

Vittore Gambello

Associated Names
Vettor Gambello, called Camelio

Artist, Venetian, 1455/1460 - 1537

This is a photograph of a coin. The coin features an altar with symbols of sacrifice and possibly religious or mythological imagery. The coin displays a raised platform or altar at its center with a rounded top. On the altar rests a decorative object resembling a vessel from which smoke or flame appears to emanate. On either side of the altar, there are figures of animals flanking the central object. The perimeter of the coin is encircled by a beaded border, and there appears to be an inscription along the lower edge. The overall tone is a weathered bronze, and the design is intricately detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cast bronze

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.742.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a scene with several human figures and a creature. In the center, a figure is shown carrying an animal above its head. Surrounding this central figure are several other human figures engaged in various postures. The material of the sculpture is a brownish metal, likely bronze, with a smooth surface showing signs of age. The detailing of the figures is in low relief, creating depth on the surface, and the entire composition is framed within the circular boundary of the piece.

Classical Subject: Male Figure Carrying a Stag [obverse]

Vettor Gambello, called Camelio

1470

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom: V CAMELIO

Wikidata ID

Q63847950

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