Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [obverse]

1667/1682

Girolamo Paladino

Associated Names
Girolamo Paladino

Medalist, Roman, 1647 - 1689

The sculpture features a bas-relief medal with the profile of a man wearing detailed formal attire. The man is depicted in a right-facing profile with closely cropped hair and a prominent nose. He is adorned with a richly decorated collar or vestment. Inscriptions in raised lettering surround the profile, reading "PAVLVS II VENETVS PONT MAX." The material of the sculpture is likely bronze, giving it a deep, warm brown color with variations in tone. The craftsmanship suggests attention to antiquity and tradition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.35 cm (1 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 44.64 gr (0.098 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.28.a

Associated Artworks

This is a bronze medallion featuring a hunting scene. The detailed engraving depicts multiple animals and human figures against stylized trees. A bear is shown with dogs chasing it, accompanied by a rider on horseback. Various other animals are also depicted. Birds are shown flying above, and the edges feature detailed foliage. Below the scene is Latin text that reads "SOLVM IN FERAS PIVS BELLATVR PASTOR." The craftsmanship emphasizes texture, depth, and movement.

Boar Hunt [reverse]

Girolamo Paladino

1667

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 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: 2:no. 844, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .PAVLVS.II.VENETVS.PONT.MAX (Paul II of Venice, Pontifax Maximus)

Wikidata ID

Q63861829

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