Alliance of the Papacy, Spain, and Venice [reverse]

1571

Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi

Associated Names
Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi

Medalist, Milanese, 1513 - after 1575

This is a photograph of a gold medallion featuring three figures. The medallion showcases a detailed engraving of three classical figures. Two figures are dressed in Roman-style clothing and the central figure is slightly more adorned. The border of the medallion has an inscription in Latin script that reads "FOEDERIS IN TVRCAS SANCTIO." The medallion features intricate details and relief work. There is a hole at the bottom of the medallion. The craftsmanship highlights a high level of artistry. The overall composition emphasizes unity amongst the figures presented.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.31 cm (1 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 30.37 gr (0.067 lb.)
    axis: 6:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.19.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a gold coin. The coin features an intricate relief showing the side profile of a bearded individual in elaborate religious garb, including ornate robes richly decorated with patterns and a collar that suggests high ecclesiastical authority. The figure has raised hands, depicted as if in a gesture of prayer. Around the edge of the coin, there is a circular inscription in Latin. The top of the coin is punctured with a small hole. The overall craftsmanship highlights skilled metallurgy, reflecting artistic and cultural values from the period it represents.

Pius V (Antonio Ghislieri, 1504-1572), Pope 1566 [obverse]

Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi

1571

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 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. 826, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .FOEDERIS.IN.TVRCAS.SANCTIO

Wikidata ID

Q63861807

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