Mary Tudor, 1516-1558, Queen of England 1552 [obverse]

1554

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

Associated Names
Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

Artist, Milanese, 1515/1519 - 1589

The sculpture depicts a detailed profile of a woman on a circular piece resembling a medal or medallion. The woman wears ornate clothing and a headpiece. The sculpture is in a bronze color highlighting the intricate details of her attire. The clothing is decorated with patterns and textures, and the headpiece has beaded elements and a long veil. The material appears to be metal, giving it a durable appearance. An inscription surrounds the profile, adding to the regal aesthetic. The sculpture conveys a sense of historical significance and artistic craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.81 cm (2 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 98.95 gr (0.218 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1988.30.6.a

Associated Artworks

The image features a bronze medallion with a relief sculpture. The sculpture portrays a female figure with flowing drapery and a crown of stars or rays on her head, holding a laurel branch. Smaller figures are depicted beside her. In the background, there is a classical dome, cloud-like formations, and possible trees or columns. The medallion's edge has a beaded pattern, and there is inscribed text. The medallion has a rich bronze color with a textured patina.

Mary Tudor as Peace, Setting Fire to Arms [reverse]

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

1554

More About this Artwork

Article:  See British Royal Medals From Across Time

Take a look at past rulers commemorated in metal.

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vicomte de Jonghe; (his sale, Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, 24 November 1936, no. 67); J.W. Frederiks [1889-1962], The Hague; (sale, Sotheby's, London, 23-24 May 1988, 1st day, no. 67); 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. 504, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: MARIA.I.REG.ANGL.FRANC.ET.HIB.FIDEI.DEFENSATRIX; below bust truncation: IAC TREZ

Wikidata ID

Q63860882

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