Beheading of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll [reverse]

1685

Regnier Arondeaux

Associated Names
Regnier Arondeaux

Medalist, Flemish, active 1678/1702

This is a photograph of an engraved medallion. The medallion features a classical figure holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other, standing over two figures lying on the ground. The figure is draped in robes and surrounded by inscriptions and symbols, including two columns and various iconographic elements. The top is adorned with rays and clouds. The Latin phrase "AMBITIO MALESUADA RUIT" is prominently engraved at the bottom of the medallion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.14 cm (2 7/16 in.)
    gross weight: 73.6 gr (0.162 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.1.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a bas-relief sculpture on a medal featuring a profile bust of a man looking to his right. He has curly hair, is dressed in period attire, and appears to be of noble standing. The medal is made of a dark brown material, possibly bronze, with highlights where the light catches the sculpture details. There is a circular inscription around the bust and a coat of arms below it, with maritime elements in the background. The overall appearance suggests a historical commemorative medal with a classical style portrait and emblem.

James II, 1633-1701, King of England 1685-1688 [obverse]

Regnier Arondeaux

1685

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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. 938, repro.

Inscriptions

below severed head on left: IACOBUS / DE / MONT. / MOUT; below severed head on right: ARGHI. / BALI / DAR / GVI; below headless bodies: AMBITIO / MALESUADA / RUIT

Wikidata ID

Q63862040

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