Carlo Borromeo, 1538-1584, Cardinal Archbishop of Milan 1560

1584

Emilian or Possibly Bolognese 16th Century

Associated Names
Bolognese 16th Century

Sculptor

Emilian 16th Century

Sculptor

The image shows a relief medal depicting the profile of a cardinal wearing ecclesiastical attire, including a biretta. The cardinal faces right with detailed features, a crucifix on a pedestal to the right. Crafted from dark metal, likely bronze, it features an oxidized surface. The background is textured, and the circular medal includes an inscription along the edge. The sculpture is small in scale, typical for a handheld or collectible medal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 9.96 cm (3 15/16 in.)
    gross weight: 90.09 gr (0.199 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2000 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. 839, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: CAR..BORROM.CARD[illegible] HIE [pierced] MEDIOL.OB.A.1584.AET47

Wikidata ID

Q63861756

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