Tomb of Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska in St. Peter's [reverse]

1743

Ottone Hamerani

Associated Names
Ottone Hamerani

Medalist, Roman, 1694 - 1761

The relief on a medal depicts a scene featuring several figures. At the center, a seated figure in a flowing garment is shown in front of a tall, ornate backing or pedestal. This figure appears to be holding or gesturing with a hand raised, and is accompanied by smaller figures around the central form. The sculpture is made from a dark brown metal, giving it an aged patina. It is set against the circular form of the medal, showcasing its three-dimensional characteristics from a frontal view. Engraved text is included along the perimeter of the medal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.52 cm (1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 19.78 gr (0.044 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.12.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a relief profile portrait of a man. The man is depicted wearing a cap and ornate vestments. The material of the medallion appears to be bronze, giving it a warm, reddish-brown color with a rich patina that emphasizes the details in the clothing and facial features. Surrounding the portrait are inscriptions, possibly in Latin. Against a dark background, the medallion's detailed textures and craftsmanship are clearly visible.

Benedict XIV (Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini, 1675-1758), Pope 1740 [obverse]

Ottone Hamerani

1743


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. 852, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: MEMORIAE.M.CLEM [.] M .BRIT.REGINAE

Wikidata ID

Q63861990

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