Faith [reverse]

c. 1498 or after

Circle of Niccolò Fiorentino

Associated Names
Florentine 15th Century

Medalist

Niccolò Fiorentino

Related Artist, Florentine, 1430 - 1514

This is a photograph of an old, worn coin featuring an engraved figure holding symbols. The coin has a circular shape with a raised rim, and its surface is worn and tarnished. The central engraving depicts a seated figure holding a staff or scepter in one hand and what appears to be a chalice or goblet in the other. Inscriptions are faintly visible around the edges of the coin. The material of the coin suggests it is made of a metal with a golden or bronze hue. The detailed workmanship hints at an intricate design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cast bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.28 cm (1 5/16 in.)
    gross weight: 24.13 gr (0.053 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.4.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a bronze medal with a profile depiction of a human figure. The figure appears to be male with a prominent nose, wearing a hooded garment. The medal is a warm brownish-bronze color. The relief sculpture is on the round medal with the figure's face oriented to the left, surrounded by inscribed text along the edge. The surface looks worn, giving an aged appearance, and the figure's profile is slightly raised compared to the background.

Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498, Dominican Preacher [obverse]

Florentine 15th Century

1498

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 to 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. 336, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: VIRTVS MAXIMA

Wikidata ID

Q63860670

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