Albert III, 1443-1500, Duke of Saxony [obverse]

possibly 18th or 19th century

E. U.

Associated Names
E. U.

Medalist, German (?), active 18th or 19th century

The image shows a relief portrait of a man in profile facing right. He is wearing a hat and an ornate collar. The sculpture is circular with the inscription "ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS" around the edge. It is made of a dark metallic material with lighter highlights where the relief is raised. The medallion has a loop at the top for hanging or display.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval, width): 3.06 cm (1 3/16 in.)
    overall (height without suspension loop): 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
    overall (height with suspension loop): 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
    gross weight: 22.68 gr (0.05 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.39.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture features an oval medallion with an intricately carved design centered around a stylized monogram or decorative initials. The medallion is surrounded by a border of floral motifs. It is predominantly silver in color, suggesting it may be made of a silver-like material. The sculpture has a metallic shine and includes a loop at the top with ornate design elements. The intricate patterns and metallic sheen give the sculpture a classic and elegant appearance.

Foliate Letter J [reverse]

E. U.

1700

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. 933, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS (Albert the Bold); on truncation: E.U.FEC.

Wikidata ID

Q63861714

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