Della Rovere Shield of Arms [reverse]

1667/1682

Girolamo Paladino

Associated Names
Girolamo Paladino

Medalist, Roman, 1647 - 1689

The image shows a round, bronze-colored medallion with intricate sculptural detailing. At the center is a shield-like emblem with a stylized tree or plant design. Above the emblem are two crossed keys and a papal tiara. Around the edge is an inscription reading "ANNO - SA . GERMINAT F." The medallion appears worn and aged, suggesting it has historical significance, possibly for a ceremonial or commemorative purpose.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 32.01 gr (0.071 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.18.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a relief carving of a profile portrait of a person wearing intricate ecclesiastical garments, possibly representing a religious figure. The carving is made of a brownish material with a slightly aged appearance. It is round and flat with etched text around the outer edge. The subject faces left and there are detailed carvings on the piece.

Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513), Pope 1503 [obverse]

Girolamo Paladino

1667

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. 845, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: ETSI.ANNOSA.GERMINAT

Wikidata ID

Q63861832

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