Canonization of Saint Francis of Sales in Saint Peter's [reverse]
1665
Medalist, Milanese (?), active 1627 - 1669

Artwork overview
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Medium
bronze
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Credit Line
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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