Jubilee Door [reverse]

1700

Suzan Rey

Associated Names
Suzan Rey

Medalist, French, died 1715

The sculpture depicts a Jubilee door flanked by two columns and topped by two figures. Above the door is an ornate decoration with a central cross. The sculpture features an inscription in Latin around the border. It is made from metal, likely bronze, with a rich brownish-gold color and patina. The circular sculpture is designed to be viewed from above.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.64 cm (2 1/4 in.)
    gross weight: 65.98 gr (0.145 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.31.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a relief carved onto a round medallion. The subject is a profile of a man wearing a pointed mitre adorned with intricate patterns. The man's clothing is decorative, suggesting a high-ranking clergy attire. The medallion is bronze in color, adding a metallic sheen to the carvings. The material is inferred to be metal, such as bronze or copper. An inscription around the edge reads "EMMANUEL THEOD. CARD. BULLIONUS." The sculpture has a historical significance through its classical style and aged appearance.

Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour, 1644-1715, Cardinal de Bouillon 1669 [obverse]

Suzan Rey

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. 882, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: S.PETRI.APERUIT.S.PAULI.CLAUSIT.SAC.LIMINA (St. Peter opened and St. Paul closed the Holy Threshold); across field on either side of door: ANN IVB; in exergue: .MDCC.

Wikidata ID

Q63862074

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