Arms of Cardinal Barbo [reverse]

1455

Roman 15th Century

Associated Names
Roman 15th Century

Medalist

This is a photograph of a coin with heraldic imagery. The coin appears old and worn, displaying a tarnished surface. At its center is a shield bearing the image of a lion with a diagonal line across it. Surrounding the shield are decorative elements reminiscent of a papal or ecclesiastical theme. Encircling the imagery is an inscription in Latin, and the background is plain, highlighting the features of the coin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.150.4.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture represents a profile portrait of a man on a circular medal or coin. The man is wearing an elaborate garment with intricate patterns and a medallion or clasp. The material appears to be a dark metal, possibly bronze, with a brown patina. The man's face, clothing, and details are finely captured on the surface. An inscription on the edge reads "PETRVS BARBVS VENETVS CARDINALIS."

Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471 (Pope Paul II, 1464), as Cardinal of San Marco [obverse]

Roman 15th Century

1455

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: CONDIDIT ANNO CHRISTI.M.CCCCLV HAS.AEDES. (founded this building in the year of our Lord 1455)

Wikidata ID

Q63863520

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