Roman Numeral Date 1581 [reverse]

possibly 1581

Possibly Venetian 16th Century

Associated Names
Venetian 16th Century

Medalist

The sculpture is a circular medallion or token with the inscription "M. D. LXXXI" at the center. It is made of metal, possibly bronze, with a brownish color, reddish patinas, and slight wear on its surface. There is a small circular hole near the edge, indicating it may have been designed for hanging or attachment. The artwork is flat, circular, and has a simple and minimalist aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 26.67 gr (0.059 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.40.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular medal depicting a profile view of a man in relief who is facing to the right. The subject has short hair and is wearing a headpiece or draped cloth that extends to his shoulders. The medal is made of a reddish-brown material, possibly bronze or copper, with signs of wear. An inscription in raised letters runs around the edge. There is a small hole at the top, suggesting it could be worn or displayed as a pendant.

Jacoba Francina of Ravenna (?) [obverse]

Venetian 16th Century

1581

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. 817, repro.

Inscriptions

across field: M.D.LXXXI

Wikidata ID

Q63861558

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