Arms of Transylvania [reverse]

1741

Joseph Wellisch after Baron Johann Lazarus de Gyalakuta

Associated Names
Joseph Wellisch

Medalist, Austrian, 1718 - 1761

Baron Johann Lazarus de Gyalakuta

Artist After, Hungarian, active c. 1741

The sculpture features a round medallion with a central coat of arms. The coat of arms includes a large crown at the top, draped cloths below it, and a shield with small animal figures against a textured background. The edges of the medallion have inscriptions. The sculpture is metallic, possibly made of bronze or a similar alloy, with a consistent finish. It appears flattened and is designed for display or ceremony, showcasing detailed engravings and iconography in a three-dimensional style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.08 cm (2 in.)
    gross weight: 52.69 gr (0.116 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.12.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a decorative coin or medallion. The object features intricate relief work and a central scene with two robed figures flanking a central emblem; one figure is crowned and seated with a child, while the other is leaning forward on one arm. An eye within a triangle and rays of light are depicted above them. An inscription in Latin surrounds the central scene, and beneath the figures is an architectural motif. The medallion is encircled by additional inscriptions.

Queen Maria Theresa of Austria Kneeling in front of the Virgin while Receiving the Hungarians' Oath of Allegiance [obverse]

Joseph Wellisch

1741

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. 925, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: REGNANTI MARIAE THERESIAE VTPRINCIPI SVE VOTISSEIVRATI OBSTRINXERE DACI; beneath shield: INV.L.B.IO.LAZ.DE:GYAL[AKUTA?]

Wikidata ID

Q63861900

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