Giovanni Battista Mancini, died 1694, Agent General of Tuscany in Rome [obverse]

1680

Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Associated Names
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Medalist, Florentine, 1656 - 1740

The sculpture is a relief carving of a man's profile with wavy hair and detailed facial features. The subject is dressed in layered clothing with visible folds and textures. The material appears to be bronze with visible aging and patina. The relief is within a round medallion or coin-like form with encircling lettering, partially obscured. The sculpture showcases the subject in a dignified and formal representation, likely from a period where such portrayals were common for commemorating notable individuals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
    gross weight: 67.57 gr (0.149 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2001.131.8.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round bas-relief medallion featuring two figures in classical attire. Both figures are seated, with one resting her hand on the side of a dog. The second figure holds a vessel or goblet. There is a detailed depiction of a bird, possibly a swan, stretching its neck upwards. The piece is rendered in bronze, showcasing its craftsmanship. Latin inscriptions are visible along the sides of the medallion.

Allegory of Vigilance and Loyalty [reverse]

Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

1680

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. 853, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: IO.BAPTA.MANCINVS CORTN.SER.M.AETR.D.ROMAE AGENS.GNLIS.

Wikidata ID

Q63861952

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