Emblem of Lion and Bees [reverse]

1605

Giorgio Rancetti

Associated Names
Giorgio Rancetti

Medalist, Florentine, 1558 - 1610

This is a photograph of an old coin. The coin has a relief of a reclining lion at its center, with floral or star-like motifs above it. The edge of the coin features text that reads "DE FORTI DULCEDO MDCLX." The coin has a coppery tone with weathering and patina, suggesting age and historical value. The edge of the coin is decorated with small dots and the lettering and motifs are in high relief.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
    gross weight: 19.9 gr (0.044 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.17.b

Associated Artworks

This is an image of a coin with a profile portrait and inscriptions. The coin features a detailed profile relief carving of a bearded man wearing a hat. Around the rim of the coin, there is an inscription that reads "LEO XI PONT MAX ANNO I". The workmanship on the coin indicates fine detailing, particularly in the facial features and drapery of the clothing. The background of the image is a plain, solid black, emphasizing the coin's design and texture, with a prominent patina indicating aging.

Leo XI (Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, 1535-1605), Pope 1605 [obverse]

Giorgio Rancetti

1605

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. 831, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .DE.FORTI.DVLCEDO..M.D.C.V. (The temperance of the strong, 1605); in exergue: .GIOR.RA (Giorgio Rancetti)

Wikidata ID

Q63861803

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