Inscription [reverse]

1612

Probably Roman 17th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture is a circular medal or coin featuring an inscription with multiple lines of text. The material appears to be bronze, as suggested by its dark brown color with areas of patina that give it a slightly aged appearance. The text is inscribed in raised letters across the surface, and there is a small hole near the top. The circular shape and uniformity of the lettering suggest careful craftsmanship, and the inscription is evenly spaced around the coin, occupying nearly the entire surface. A crack is visible near the edge towards the bottom right of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
    gross weight: 41.17 gr (0.091 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.33.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The surface of the coin features an intricate design of a classical architectural facade with columns and pediments. Figures are displayed within the columns, with one central figure in the middle archway. The outer edge of the coin is inscribed with letters or words, possibly in Latin or Greek. The coin has a circular shape with a raised rim and shows signs of wear consistent with its age, giving it a historical and weathered appearance. The patina of the metal suggests oxidation over time, indicative of copper or a copper alloy.

Founding of San Carlo ai Catinari, Rome, by Pope Paul V [obverse]

Roman 17th Century

1612


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. 849, repro.

Inscriptions

across center: .D.M. / PAVLO V.P.M.FAVENTE / AD AMPLIANDAM AEDEM / S.CAROLI NOMINE / ROMAE PRIMO DEDICATAM / LAPIDEM FVNDAMETALEM / PER ARCHIP.S.PETRI / CLERICI RECVLS.PAVLI / PONI CVRARVNT / ANNO MDCXII

Wikidata ID

Q63861560

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