Charging Bull with Cut Horns [reverse]

1567

Pier Paolo Galeotti

Associated Names
Pier Paolo Galeotti

Medalist, Florentine, c. 1520 - 1584

This is a photograph of a coin featuring a bull. The coin is made of golden material with an embossed image of a bull in a charging stance. Surrounding the bull, there is an inscription, "INIMI CREATIVS" in capital letters. The coin shows signs of aging with wear around its edges. The black background accentuates the golden hue of the coin.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round sculpture in the form of a medallion or coin featuring a profile portrait of a bearded man facing to the right. The subject appears to be wearing detailed armor or ceremonial attire, indicated by the intricately carved patterns and embellishments on his shoulder and chest. The material of the sculpture is a gold-colored metal, giving it a shiny and reflective appearance. Encircling the edge of the medallion is an inscription in Latin, "COSMVS MEDIOL FOREN DVX," along with a series of small dots forming a border around the coin's perimeter. The sculpture has a slightly worn texture. The detailing in the carving is precise, capturing the man's facial features and attire in a realistic and elegant manner.

Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, Duke of Florence 1537 [obverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

1567

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David Wille, Zurich); purchased 11 July 2006 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: IMMINVTVS.CREVIT.

Wikidata ID

Q63864340

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