The Future Philip II of Spain as Prince of Austria [obverse]

1548/1549

Leone Leoni

Associated Names
Leone Leoni

Medalist, Milanese, c. 1509 - 1590

The sculpture is a sculpted portrait on a medallion depicting a regal figure in profile facing to the left. The subject appears to be a man with short, curly hair and a stoic expression, adorned in an elaborate outfit that includes a high-collared cloak with patterns and decorations typical of a high-status individual. The material of the medallion is a bronzed metal with dark, oxidized areas. The medallion is circular, with raised lettering along the circumference that reads "PHILIPVS AVST . CAROL . V . CAES . F ." in relief. There is a small hole near the top of the medallion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.150.6.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a medal with a detailed relief design. The medal features a depiction of figures in motion. The figures are rendered in raised relief, with intricate detailing visible on their forms and clothing. The surface of the medal has a patinated finish, with areas of oxidation. The edge of the medal is inscribed with text. The upper area of the medal has a small hole.

The Choice of Hercules before Parnassus: The Steep Path of Virtue over the Easy Path of Pleasure [reverse]

Leone Leoni

1548

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leonard (1922-2000) and Lisa Unger Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2008 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: PHILIPVS.AVSTR.CAROLI.V.CAES.F. (Philip of Austria son of Emperor Charles V)

Wikidata ID

Q63864205

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