Gregory XVI (Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, 1765-1846), Pope 1830 [obverse]

1831

Giuseppe Cerbara

Associated Names
Giuseppe Cerbara

Medalist, Italian, 1770 - 1856

This is a photograph of a historical medallion. The medallion is oval-shaped and features a raised, detailed profile of a religious figure wearing ornate religious garments and a richly decorated mitre. The figure holds a book with Latin inscriptions visible on its pages. Surrounding the relief are raised Latin inscriptions along the edge of the medallion. The surface of the medallion has a patinated metallic finish, suggesting it is made of bronze or a similar material. There is a loop at the top, indicating it was meant to be hung or worn. The craftsmanship of the medallion is intricate, exhibiting fine attention to detail in the depiction of the garments and facial features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval, with loop): 6.9 x 4.8 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
    overall (oval, without loop): 6.1 x 4.8 cm (2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
    gross weight: 66.22 gr (0.146 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.154.2.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a medallion depicting seated figures under a tree. The medallion is oval-shaped with a loop at the top. The artwork features engraved figures in an outdoor setting with trees, foliage, and a small building in the background. The medallion border includes the words "ROMVALDO," "ARBEATI," "DEVOTVS," "FILIVS," and "GREGORIVS."

Saint Romuald, Founder of the Camaldolese Order [reverse]

Giuseppe Cerbara

1831


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. 866, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: S.GREGORIO.MAGNO.PONT.MAX.HVMILIS.SVCCESSOR; around below: .OSP.APLICO.1831.; under the bust: GIVSEPPE CERBARA DIRESSE; on the book, left page: LI / BER / PAS / TO / RA / L; on the book, right page: PASTO / RALIS / CVRA

Wikidata ID

Q63861835

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