Parliament Assembled in One House [reverse]

1650

Thomas Simon

Associated Names
Thomas Simon

Medalist, English, 1618 - 1665

The circular relief sculpture features numerous figures gathered around a central point. The assembly appears to be engaged in a significant event or meeting. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a metallic brown color with a weathered appearance. It depicts a gathering in a detailed manner, suggesting a historical or formal setting with focus on the central figure or event.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval): 3.3 x 2.8 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 14.71 gr (0.032 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.11.b

Associated Artworks

The image features a round sculpted medal depicting the profile of a man with long hair, wearing period clothing including a cloak and high-collared shirt. The medal appears to be made of bronze, with the man's figure in raised relief against the flat background. Inscriptions encircle the man, reading "THE LORD OF HOSTS" at the top, "1650 SEPTEM" on the right, and "WORD AT DVRIE" on the left. The man's facial features and attire are highly detailed, giving the sculpture a lifelike texture and historical significance.

Oliver Cromwell, Commemorating the Victory at the Battle of Dunbar [obverse]

Thomas Simon

1650

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. 943, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63862081

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