Ship and Fortified City [reverse]

c. 1740s

Antonio Francesco Selvi

Associated Names
Antonio Francesco Selvi

Medalist, Florentine, 1679 - 1753

The sculpture depicts a sailing ship on turbulent seas, with multiple masts and sails. It is a circular medallion in dark gray or silver tones, suggesting a metallic material. The intricate detailing shows the ship and waves, with engravings indicating movement and depth. Inscriptions at the top are worn. A small hole near the top edge could be for hanging or mounting. The scene portrays a historical maritime artifact, showcasing seafaring craftsmanship from an earlier era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 8.6 cm (18.96 lb.)
    gross weight: 180.16 gr (0.397 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.42.b

Associated Artworks

Contessina de' Bardi, died 1473, Wife of Cosimo de' Medici il Vecchio [obverse]

Antonio Francesco Selvi

1740

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. 855, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: GLORIAM.ET.OPES.FERO

Wikidata ID

Q63861627

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