John Milton, 1608-1674, Poet [obverse]

1737

John Sigismund Tanner

Associated Names
John Sigismund Tanner

Medalist, English, born Germany, active 1728 - 1775

The image shows a sculpted medal featuring a profile of a man with long hair wearing classical attire. The medal is primarily silvery-grey with a slightly aged patina. There is an inscription that reads "IOHANNES MILTONUS" around the edges, indicating the subject's name. The profile view accentuates the facial features and hair details effectively within the confines of the round medal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.24 cm (2 1/16 in.)
    gross weight: 57.88 gr (0.128 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.154.14.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round medallion with inscriptions carved in Latin. The metallic disc has a bronze or brass-like finish, giving it a reflective and slightly aged appearance. The medallion is framed by a raised edge, emphasizing the central text. The deeply engraved text displays shading variations, highlighting the precision of the engraving. The inscription is presented in a neat and orderly manner, creating a formal and organized aesthetic.

Inscription [reverse]

John Sigismund Tanner

1737

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2003 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. 947, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: IOHANNES.MILTONUS.; on the truncation: TANNER.F.

Wikidata ID

Q63861896

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