Coronation Medal of Joseph I, 1678-1711, King of Hungary 1687, King of the Romans 1690, Holy Roman Emperor 1705 [obverse]

1690

Georg Hautsch

Associated Names
Georg Hautsch

Medalist, German, 1664 - 1736

The image shows a relief sculpture of a male figure in profile view. The figure has curly hair with a laurel wreath, and is depicted wearing an intricately designed garment with a lion's head relief on the shoulder. The sculpture appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze, with a circular shape. Engraved text reads "IOSEPH I D G" and "ROM ET HVNG REX" around the perimeter.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 18.14 gr (0.04 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.14.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture depicts regalia and architecture, including a central crown with a cross and arranged scepters, set on a draped platform. There is an ornate architectural backdrop with arches and columns, detailed drapery, and a bronze or dark gold color. Inscriptions at the bottom indicate "CORON. REX ROM. D.26. IAN. A. 1690. AVG. VIND."

Coronation Regalia [reverse]

Georg Hautsch

1690

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. 919, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: IOSEPH.I.D.G.ROM.ET HVNG.REX.; in field below truncation: G.H.

Wikidata ID

Q63861790

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