Canonization of Saint Francis of Sales in Saint Peter's [reverse]

1665

Gasparo Morone Mola

Medalist, Milanese (?), active 1627 - 1669

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.17 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 17.54 gr (0.039 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession

    1997.114.26.b


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. 842, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference on scroll: BEATO FRANCISCO EPISCOPO INTER SANTOS RELATO (The blessed bishop Francis enrolled among the saints)

Wikidata ID

Q63861783


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