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Princess Belgioioso

Belgiojoso, Princess

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The sculpture is a round, bronze medallion depicting the profile of a man with short, curly hair. The portrait is in a classical style, with detailed facial features including a prominent nose and lips. Around the edge of the medallion, there is embossed text: "MARCHIO ESTENESIS LEONELLVS," along with decorative elements resembling foliage. The bronze material gives the medallion a dark, metallic appearance, with a patina that highlights the detailed engravings and contours. The medallion also has a small hole at the top.
Pisanello, Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 [obverse], c. 1440/1443, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.598.a

Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 [obverse]

Pisanello · c. 1440/1443 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.598.a

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring three human faces with curly hair arranged in a row facing forward. The central face is the most prominent. The medallion is dark brown, likely made of bronze or a similar metal. Intricate carvings surround the faces, including two cornucopias filled with wheat and fruit. The top inscription reads “OPVS” and the bottom reads “PISANI.PICTORIS.” There is a small hole at the top for suspension. The design suggests a functional and artistic object from the past, intended for close viewing due to its size as a medallion.
Pisanello, Head with Three Infantile Faces [reverse], c. 1440/1444, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.598.b

Head with Three Infantile Faces [reverse]

Pisanello · c. 1440/1444 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.598.b

This is a photograph of a bronze medal with a profile portrait. The circular bronze medal features a detailed side profile embossed on its surface. The figure depicted is adorned in robes, suggesting prominence or nobility. The edge of the medal is inscribed with the words "GIOVANNI DE' MEDICI." The relief showcases intricate details in the facial features, hair, and clothing. The bronze has an aged patina. The background is solid black.
Danese Cattaneo, Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, 1498-1526, Condottiere [obverse], before 1546, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1011.a

Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, 1498-1526, Condottiere [obverse]

Danese Cattaneo · before 1546 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1011.a

The sculpture is a coin depicting a cloud with lightning bolts. It is made of a metallic material, with a copper tone. There is an inscription that reads “FOLGORE DI GVERRA.” The surface shows wear and scratches, with a patina. The overall look is circular and flat, with variations in texture where the relief is raised.
Danese Cattaneo, Thunderbolt Issuing from a Cloud [reverse], before 1546, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1011.b

Thunderbolt Issuing from a Cloud [reverse]

Danese Cattaneo · before 1546 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1011.b

The sculpture features three classical figures in a relief style on a circular medal. One figure is seated, holding a staff, while the other two standing figures hold various objects. The sculpture is made of a metal material with a bronze color and smooth finish. It is encircled by an inscription and has a three-dimensional appearance with depth and movement, making the figures stand out against the background.
Bartolommeo Melioli, Lodovico with Faith and Pallas [reverse], 1475, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.660.b

Lodovico with Faith and Pallas [reverse]

Bartolommeo Melioli · 1475 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.660.b

This is a photograph of a carved medallion. The medallion features a raised profile of an armored figure, wearing a flat hat, facing right. The armor is intricately detailed with ornate designs and patterns, including a lion motif on the shoulder. Surrounding the figure is a circular band featuring an inscription. The background is plain.
Bartolommeo Melioli, Lodovico II Gonzaga, 1412-1478, 2nd Marquess of Mantua 1444 [obverse], 1475, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.660.a

Lodovico II Gonzaga, 1412-1478, 2nd Marquess of Mantua 1444 [obverse]

Bartolommeo Melioli · 1475 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.660.a

The image displays a sculpted medallion featuring the profile of a man with a long beard and curly hair. The man is wearing intricately detailed clothing with a chain or rope-like embellishment around the neck. The medallion is circular and bronze in color, possibly made of metal. The inscription "DIVVS PETRVS ARETINVS" is carved along the perimeter in a classical serif font. The man's head and shoulders are in relief against a slightly recessed background. Fine details in the hair, beard, and clothing enhance the realism of the sculpture.
Italian 16th Century, Pietro Aretino, 1492-1556, Satirist [obverse], c. 1542, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1020.a

Pietro Aretino, 1492-1556, Satirist [obverse]

Italian 16th Century · c. 1542 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1020.a

The sculpture depicted on this medallion features a scene with three human figures and possibly an animal. At the center is a seated, nude woman with long hair, whose body is partially turned sideways. She is interacting with a smaller, kneeling figure to her left, who is wearing a helmet reminiscent of classical attire. Standing to the woman's right is another figure draped in flowing garments, raising an arm and holding something above their head. The sculpture exhibits rich, earthy tones characteristic of a bronze material, giving it a brownish-golden hue. The details on the figures suggest a classic and historical style, with intricate detailing of the figures' hair and garments. Encircling the figures are the inscribed words "VERITAS ODIVM PARIT."
Italian 16th Century, Truth Crowned by Victory [reverse], c. 1542, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1020.b

Truth Crowned by Victory [reverse]

Italian 16th Century · c. 1542 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1020.b

The sculpture features a bas-relief profile portrait of a man with shoulder-length hair, wearing a garment with a high collar and folds. The sculpture is a circular medallion predominantly comprised of a brownish material that appears bronze-like. It includes inscriptions on the outer edge, with "SEBASTIANVS" and "MONTEINAC" etched into the surface. The medallion has a small hole near the top, suggesting it could be hung or displayed. Intricately carved details emphasize the texture of the hair and clothing folds. The depiction is in a classical style, providing a side profile view of the subject.
Maffeo Olivieri, Sebastiano Montagnacco, died 1540, Venetian patrician [obverse], probably 1520/1530, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.755.a

Sebastiano Montagnacco, died 1540, Venetian patrician [obverse]

Maffeo Olivieri · probably 1520/1530 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.755.a

The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a fortified castle or fortress wall with a tall tree behind it. It is crafted from a brown material, possibly bronze. The castle and tree are detailed, with battlements and branches visible. Surrounding the image is a circular inscription in a classical Latin script. The relief resembles a large coin or medallion, emphasizing historical architectural elements. The surface is slightly raised, providing depth through shading and highlights.
Maffeo Olivieri, Fortress with a Tall Tree [reverse], probably 1520/1530, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.755.b

Fortress with a Tall Tree [reverse]

Maffeo Olivieri · probably 1520/1530 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.755.b