The Pillars of Hercules [reverse]
c. 1553/1555
Medalist, Milanese, c. 1509 - 1590
Artwork overview
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Medium
bronze
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 11/16 in.)
gross weight: 33.45 gr (0.033 kg)
axis: 12:00 -
Accession
1995.27.3.b
Associated Artworks
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, and Prince Philip of Spain [obverse]
Leone Leoni
1553
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 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: 1:no. 493, repro.
Inscriptions
on scrolling banderole wound around the two pillars: PLVS.OUTRE (And Beyond)
Wikidata ID
Q63860944