Innocent IX (Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti, 1519-1591), Pope 1591 [obverse]

1591

Roman 16th Century

Associated Names
The image contains a circular relief medallion of a man in profile wearing ornate vestments. The man has short, curly hair and a neat beard. The sculpture is dark brown with a metal patina, likely bronze. There are signs of wear and oxidation on the surface. The man is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, emphasizing facial features and vestments. The raised text around the image reads "INNOCENT . IX . PONT . MAX . AN. I", providing historical context. The size and style suggest it may be a commemorative or decorative piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.01 cm (1 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 12.98 gr (0.029 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.21.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin displays an engraved scene featuring a figure in armor holding a spear and a shield. The background includes military symbols like flags and a drum surrounding the central figure. The edge of the coin has a detailed border. Around the upper perimeter of the coin are inscriptions that are faintly visible, likely reading "ROMA RESVRGENS."

Allegory with the Figure of Roma, as Minerva, Standing Armed amid Trophies [reverse]

Roman 16th Century

1591


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 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. 820, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .INOCENT.IX.PONT.MAX.; below truncation: .AN.I.

Wikidata ID

Q63861576

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