The Royal Palace, Stockholm [reverse]

1731

Johann Karl Hedlinger

Associated Names
Johann Karl Hedlinger

Medalist, Swiss, 1691 - 1791

This is a photograph of a medallion with an ornately designed building engraving. The medallion depicts a detailed engraving of a grand architectural structure, possibly a palace or government building, with symmetrical elements and an arched central entrance. The rooftop is adorned with decorative sculptures or statues. Below the building, there are small figures of people and carriages suggesting motion and activity surrounding the entrance. The medallion's outer edge contains inscriptions in Latin with the words "CONSILIIS" and "ATQVE" visible at the top, and "ORDO EQUESTER REGNI SVECIAE" at the bottom, indicating a connection to Sweden's equestrian order or state. The image is sharp and clear, emphasizing the intricate details of the engraving. The background is blank, emphasizing the medallion.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a detailed coin featuring the profile of an elaborately coiffed individual surrounded by an inscription. The coin displays a highly detailed relief engraving of a person's profile, with long, curly hair and wearing armor that includes intricate detailing such as a patterned shoulder piece and a flowing drape across the chest. The inscription around the edge of the coin reads "FRIDERICVS · D · G · REX · SUECIAE."

Frederick I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden 1720 [obverse]

Johann Karl Hedlinger

1731


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Bosco, New York); purchased 1994 by Mark Wilchusky, New York; gift 1995 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance from curator's acquisition proposal.

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. 764, repro.

Inscriptions

around top circumference: CONSILIIS.ATQVE.ARMIS. (Prudence rather than arms); in exergue: ORDO.EQVESTER.REGNI.SVECIAE. (the Knightly Order of the Kingdom of Sweden)

Wikidata ID

Q63861881

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