Shield of the Arms of Croy and Arschott [reverse]

1667

German 17th Century

Associated Names
German 17th Century

Medalist

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a highly detailed coat of arms at its center. The circular design showcases heraldic symbols including shields and patterns enclosed by decorative drapery. Surrounding the coat of arms is a Latin inscription running along the edge of the medallion. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, with a bronze or copper-like color. The textural details and raised relief of the symbols suggest careful craftsmanship in its creation, highlighting its historical or heraldic significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.48 cm (2 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 64.66 gr (0.143 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2001.131.2.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a bas-relief profile of a man with long, curly hair and a pronounced nose. It is circular in shape, resembling a medallion or coin. The man is depicted in a side profile facing to the right and appears to be wearing formal attire with a detailed collar. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, likely bronze or copper, with a worn, aged patina. The relief is mounted on a flat, circular surface, with the man's head and upper shoulders raised from the base. The detailing in the curls of the hair and texture of the clothing is finely executed.

Ernst Bogislaus, Duke of Croy and Arschott, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire [obverse]

German 17th Century

1667

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2001 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. 918, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: ERNESTUS BOGISLAUS D.G. DUX CROV & ARSCOTT SAC.ROM.IMP:PRINCEPS

Wikidata ID

Q63861602

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