Alfonso's Triumphal Entry into Naples [reverse]

1481

Andrea Guacialoti

Associated Names
Andrea Guacialoti

Artist, Florentine, 1435 - 1495

The sculpture depicted on this coin shows a historical or battle scene with multiple human figures, possibly soldiers, along with structures resembling buildings or fortifications in the background. There are also figures on horseback and what might be flags or standards raised above the crowd. The composition is busy and dynamic, filled with detailed and compact forms. The color of the sculpture is a mix of browns and bronzy tones, indicating it is made of metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, giving it an antiqued appearance. The sculpture is on a circular coin with intricate designed features showcasing a scene from a historical context. The border of the coin features some text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 108.41 gr (0.239 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1988.30.4.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a bas-relief of a person's head and upper chest, identified by the inscription around the border as "ALFONSVS FERD DVX CALABRIE." The sculpture is made of bronze, evident from its brownish-orange hue and metallic sheen. The figure carved on the medallion has long, wavy hair and is adorned with a cap and a detailed garment with a high collar. The intricate details of the hair, facial features, and clothing are prominently raised against the flat background of the medallion.

Alfonso II of Aragon, 1448-1495, Duke of Calabria 1458, afterwards King of Naples 1494-1495 [obverse]

Andrea Guacialoti

1481


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Lederer, Berlin; purchased 1929 by J.W. Frederiks [1889-1962], The Hague; (sale, Sotheby's, London, 23-24 May 1988, 1st day, no. 25); purchased by (Cyril Humphris, London) for NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 1:no. 237, repro.

Inscriptions

incuse inscriptions, above: NEAPOLIS . VICTRIX; on scroll: OBITALIAM AC FI/DEM RESTITVTAM / MCCCCLXXXI; below: OPVS AND. G. PRATENS

Wikidata ID

Q63860648

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