Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]

c. 1545

Florentine 16th Century

Associated Names
Florentine 16th Century

Medalist

The sculpture depicts a horse in a dynamic pose with one front leg raised. It is made from metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy. The horse is intricately detailed, with visible musculature, a flowing mane, and a distinct tail. There is an inscription or decorative border surrounding the horse.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cast non-sterling silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.11 cm (2 in.)
    gross weight: 58.43 gr (0.129 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.10.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a relief depiction of a man in profile, facing to the right. The man has a prominent nose, curly hair, and a well-defined beard. He appears to be wearing a high-collared garment. The sculpture is bronze-toned and displays a patina. There is an inscription along the edge of the circular medal. The artwork features intricate details and textures on a small scale, emphasizing the man's characteristics and the craftsmanship in the metalwork.

Pietro Strozzi, 1510-1588, Marshall of France 1554 [obverse]

Florentine 16th Century

1545

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. 394, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: O.QVAM.DVLCIS.EXEMPTO.LIBERTAS.

Wikidata ID

Q63860676

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