Prince Henry Stuart, 1725-1807, Cardinal of York 1747 [reverse]

1729

Ottone Hamerani

Associated Names
Ottone Hamerani

Medalist, Roman, 1694 - 1761

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a raised relief profile portrait of a young person facing left. The subject has curly, textured hair tied back with a ribbon, and is adorned in what looks like elaborate clothing or armor with detailed embroidery across the chest. The material of the sculpture is a copper or bronze-like metal, giving it a rich, warm brown color with a subtle metallic sheen. Encircling the portrait is a border with the inscription "ALTER AB ILLO" carved into the surface. The medallion is flat and smooth around the edges, showing a precision typical of minted works. This gives the piece the appearance of both a commemorative medal and a classical portrait relief, reflecting a meticulous crafting process.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.19 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 29.21 gr (0.064 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.6.b

Associated Artworks

The image features a sculpted medal with a bust in profile of a human figure, possibly a woman, with curly hair. The person is wearing a garment with a lion's head. The medal is made of a bronze-colored metal and the words "MICAT INTER OMNES" encircle the bust. There is a star image to the right of the bust. The medal is finely crafted with attention to detail in the figure's features and attire.

Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 1720-1788 (The Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie) [obverse]

Ottone Hamerani

1729


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. 851, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: ALTER.AB.I.LLO (The next [in line of succession] after him); on truncation of bust: H[AMERANI]

Wikidata ID

Q63861992

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