Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]

1678

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Associated Names
Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Medalist, Roman, 1646 - 1705

The sculpture is a circular medallion with two figures standing next to each other. The figure on the left holds a large key and is depicted in a robe, while the figure on the right holds a sword, also in a robe. Both figures are shown in detailed relief, suggesting a conversational pose. They are surrounded by a circular border with inscriptions running along the upper edge and a date "1978" at the bottom. The color of the medallion is bronze-like, indicating it is made from metal. The medallion has a loop at the top. The inscription is embossed along the edge of the circular border.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The medallion sculpture features a profile portrait of a man with the inscription "INNOCEN XI PONT MAX." The man is depicted wearing a robe and cap. The medallion is made of a bronze-like material, showcasing intricate details in high relief. It is small with a loop for hanging, likely serving a decorative or commemorative purpose.

Innocent XI (Benedetto Odescalchi, 1611-1689), Pope 1676 [obverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

1678


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Blumka Gallery, New York); purchased 1990 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: 1:no. 556, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: AUDITE.VOCES.SVPPLICVM / 1678 (Hear our prayers)

Wikidata ID

Q63861815

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