Entrance Portal of the Cappella Paolina [reverse]

1619

Giacomo Antonio Moro

Associated Names
Giacomo Antonio Moro

Medalist, Roman, died 1625

The sculpture is a detailed architectural rendering on a round disk. It features classical elements such as columns, archways, and figures. The design includes two ornate doors, an arch with figures, Latin text border, and decorative dots. The sculpture is primarily in dark bronze or copper tones, giving it a metallic appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
    gross weight: 30.79 gr (0.068 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.9.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a profile relief sculpture of a man dressed in detailed vestments. The sculpture features intricate patterns and symbols, suggesting a high-ranking position. The man has a beard and detailed hair, and is depicted on a round medallion made from a dark metallic material. The relief is surrounded by inscriptions in an all-caps style, which indicate formal designations including names and titles. The pendant is finely crafted with high relief giving depth and texture to the man's facial features and attire.

Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]

Giacomo Antonio Moro

1619

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. 833, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: SACELLVM.IN.PALATIO.QVIRIN.; in exergue: .A.M.DC.XIX.

Wikidata ID

Q63861796

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