Coronation of George I, 1660-1727, King of England 1714 [obverse]

1714

Nicolaus Seeländer

Associated Names
Nicolaus Seeländer

Medalist, German, active first half 18th century

The sculpture features a detailed portrait of a man with curly hair, engraved on a circular medal or coin. The man is depicted in profile, with historical attire engraved on the material, likely silver, characterized by intricate patterns. The subject has a dignified expression and is surrounded by engravings and symbols around the perimeter of the round surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.154.13.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a relief on a circular medal depicting a central figure surrounded by several other figures. The central figure is a regal male wearing a crown and holding a staff. Other figures include one holding scales, one with a sword, and others with shields and a laurel wreath. The medal is primarily grey, suggesting a metallic material, giving it a reflective quality. The imagery is intricately carved with fine lines and textures illustrating the clothing and attributes of the figures. An inscription is at the bottom of the medal.

The King Being Crowned between Peace and Justice [reverse]

Nicolaus Seeländer

1714

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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. 924, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference, each letter formed from depictions of various items: GEORGIVS.I.REX.; above each letter in main inscription: [G]PRVDENS [G]IVSTVS [O]SERVATOR CIVIVM [R]SALVT.PVBL:INVIGILANS. [G]CLEMENS. [I]FORTIS. [V]PACIS AMANS. [S]VIVAT REX OPT: [I]FRVCT APPAREANT. [R]ADVERS:REPELLAT. [E]PROSIT OMNIB. [X]TVTOR BONOR:TERROR MALOR.; below the bust: N.SEELAENDER FECIT.
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Wikidata ID

Q63861983

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