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Johann Karl Hedlinger

Saturn (Time) Discovering Treasures in Ruins [reverse], 1728

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Medium

lead alloy

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

Accession Number

1997.114.15.b

Artists / Makers

Johann Karl Hedlinger (medalist) Swiss, 1691 - 1791

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Inscription

around circumference: PROFERT.ANTIQVA.IN.APRICVM. (He brings ancient things to light); in exergue: S.D.G.

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Associated Names

Baskin, Lisa

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.

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