Sophia Amelia, 1628-1685, Wife of Frederick III 1643 [reverse]

c. 1648

Master H.L.T.

Associated Names
Master H.L.T.

Medalist, Danish, mid 17th century

The image shows a medallion sculpture featuring the profile of a woman with an elaborately styled headdress, detailed hair, and intricate garment. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, likely bronze, with areas of lighter patina creating a multi-colored appearance. The medallion is inscribed with text along the edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval): 4.2 x 3.5 cm (1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 11.8 gr (0.026 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.15.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a profile relief of a man with curly hair and a laurel wreath on his head. The material is dark brown with a metallic sheen. The man's clothing has intricate patterns and textures. An inscription in raised letters reads "FRIDERICVS IIII D G DANO VA G RE X" around the edges of the oval-shaped sculpture.

Frederick III, 1609-1670, King of Denmark and Norway 1648 [obverse]

Master H.L.T.

1648

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. 917, repro.

Inscriptions

below bust: .H.L.T.; around circumference: SOPHIAAMALIA.D:G..DA.NO:VA:G:REGINA

Wikidata ID

Q63861959

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