Hippocrates and Dr. John Freind [reverse]

1728

Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

Associated Names
Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

Medalist, French, 1658 - 1738

The image shows a round medal featuring two figures in classical attire shaking hands. The figures are draped in long garments, with one wearing a hat and the other a veil or hood. The medal is copper-colored, with detailed engravings defining the folds of their garments. Inscribed on the medal are the words "MEDICINA VETUS ET NOVA" around the edge, and "VNAM FACIMVS VTRAMQVE" below the figures. The craftsmanship displays a high level of detail in the depiction of the garments and facial features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
    gross weight: 68.39 gr (0.151 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.35.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture depicts a man with long, curly hair facing left in profile. It appears to be made of a bronze or copper alloy and shows some signs of aging. The engraving around the edge reads "JOANNES. FREND. COLL. MED. LOND. ET. REG. S. S." The surface is smooth with raised design elements creating a detailed and precise appearance.

Dr. John Freind, 1675-1728, English Physician [obverse]

Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

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. 892, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: MEDICINA.VETVS.ET.NOVA. (the art of healing, old and new); in left corner of exergue: SV.; in exergue: VNAM FACIMVS / VTRAMQVE. (let us practice one and the other)

Wikidata ID

Q63861765

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