Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse]

1725

Lorenzo Maria Weber

Associated Names
Lorenzo Maria Weber

Medalist, Florentine, 1697 - c. 1765

The sculpture is a circular relief medallion depicting three figures in an intricate scene. On the left, there is a seated figure possibly depicting a female in classical attire, holding what appears to be a scroll or manuscript on her lap, and the figure is adorned with a helmet. To the right, another figure in flowing robes is kneeling, perhaps engaging in an act of offering or communication with the seated figure. Above them, a winged figure is shown flying in the sky and holding a scythe. Classical architecture is seen in the background. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material with detailed engravings. The lower part of the medallion features an inscribed phrase in Latin, "NE TVRBATA VOLENT."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 8.93 cm (3 1/2 in.)
    gross weight: 185.41 gr (0.409 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.41.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a medallion with a male figure in profile facing right. The figure has a bald head with some hair at the back, and wears a detailed garment resembling clerical attire. The medallion is metallic with a dark bronze color, and the portrait is in relief. The inscription reads "ANTONIVS MARIA BISCIONIVS FLORENT." The medallion is circular with a rim.

Antonio Maria Biscioni [obverse]

Lorenzo Maria Weber

1725


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. 860, repro.

Inscriptions

in exergue: NE.TVRBATA / VOLENT

Wikidata ID

Q63861929

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