Nicolaus Keder, 1659-1735, Swedish Antiquarian and Numismatic Scholar [obverse]

1728

Johann Karl Hedlinger

Associated Names
Johann Karl Hedlinger

Medalist, Swiss, 1691 - 1791

The image displays a coin with a profile image of a man's head and shoulders facing to the right. The man is bald on top but has long hair at the back of his head. The coin is grayish-silver in color. Text on the perimeter of the coin reads "NICOLAUS KEDERVS HOLMENSIS." Faint inscriptions appear below the figure's neck. The coin is round and has a slight edge design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead alloy

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.28 cm (1 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 31.9 gr (0.07 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.15.a

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a metallic round relief sculpture or medallion with a silver or gray tone. The sculpture features a skeletal figure standing and leaning forward. The background shows ruins or rock formations. An inscription reads "PROFERT ANTIQUA IN APRICUM," and near the bottom, "S. D. G." is visible. The figure has intricate details showing bone-like structure and fine craftsmanship.

Saturn (Time) Discovering Treasures in Ruins [reverse]

Johann Karl Hedlinger

1728

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. 903, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: NICOLAVS.KEDERVS.HOLMIENSIS.; below truncation: HEDLINGER.F.1728.

Wikidata ID

Q63861882

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