Philip as Apollo in a Chariot Drawn across the Sky by Four Horses [reverse]

1555

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

Associated Names
Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

Medalist, Milanese, 1515/1519 - 1589

The image shows a bronze medallion with intricate relief work. In the center, there is a figure riding a chariot pulled by four horses. The figure is draped in flowing garments and appears to be in motion from left to right. The background features a landscape with rocks or clouds. Surrounding the medallion is an inscription in the Latin alphabet: "IAM ILLVSTRABIT OMNIA." The bronze material gives a dark brown color with lighter highlights on the raised areas, emphasizing the design. The craftsmanship suggests this is a historically significant medallion meant for close visual inspection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.150.7.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture depicts a man in profile view wearing armor. The man has short, curly hair and a beard. It is crafted on a circular medallion made of bronze or a similar metal, with a brownish color and natural patina highlighting the details. The relief of the figure suggests a noble or royal persona, as indicated by the sophisticated armor. There is an inscription along the edge of the medallion, with a raised dot pattern as a decorative border. The craftsmanship and material suggest it might be part of a historical commemorative piece.

The Future Philip II of Spain as King Consort of England [obverse]

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

1515


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: IAM.ILLVSTRABIT.OMNIA (Now he will illuminate all things)

Wikidata ID

Q63864048

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