Gustavus II Adolphus, 1594-1632, King of Sweden 1611 [obverse]

possibly c. 1620

German or Scandinavian 17th Century

Associated Names
German 17th Century

Medalist

Scandinavian 17th Century

Medalist

The image shows a round bronze medal with a relief profile of a man wearing a laurel wreath and a detailed robe. The medal has an inscription along the outer edge. The bronze material gives it a classic appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.52 cm (1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 9.19 gr (0.02 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.6.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile of a woman with a decorated hairstyle embellished with what seems to be a crown or accents extending from the back of her head. She is wearing jewelry, including earrings and a necklace, and a detailed garment. There is engraved text around the perimeter, with the name "MARIA ELEONORA" prominently displayed. The material appears to be metallic with a tarnished brass or bronze color, giving it an antique appearance.

Marie Eleonora of Brandenburg, 1599-1655, Queen of Sweden 1620 [reverse]

German 17th Century, Scandinavian 17th Century

1620

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. 916, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: GVST.ADOLP.D.G.SVEC.GOT.WAND.REX.M.P.P.DE.ET.C.I.DO

Wikidata ID

Q63861591

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