Daniele Renier, Venetian Patrician [obverse]

before 1534

Giulio della Torre

Associated Names
Giulio della Torre

Medalist, Veronese, c. 1480 - 1557/1558

The sculpture is a relief medallion featuring the profile of a person wearing a distinctive hat and a garment with visible buttons and a high collar. The medallion is circular and crafted from bronze, overall dark brown with lighter areas where light catches. The figure's hair is textured, flowing beneath the hat. An inscription in all capital letters surrounds the edge of the medallion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.51 cm (2 9/16 in.)
    gross weight: 78.82 gr (0.174 lb.)
    axis: 6:00

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.6.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a relief on a circular medal. In the center, a seated figure is being crowned by two other figures standing on either side. The central figure holds an object while the standing figures are dressed in robes, with one holding a staff. The scene is set under an ornate archway. The medal has an aged patina, likely made from bronze or a similar alloy, giving it a brownish-gold color. There is an inscription in Latin around the outer edge and more text at the bottom of the relief. The craftsmanship is intricate, showing detailed figures and decorative elements on the surface.

Daniele Renier Enthroned among the Four Cardinal Virtues [reverse]

Giulio della Torre

1534

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. 198, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: DANIELRHENERIVS P.V.DIGNISSIMVS

Wikidata ID

Q63860871

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