Uniting Europe [reverse]

1705

Possibly Johann Georg Seidlitz

Associated Names
Johann Georg Seidlitz

Medalist, Austrian, active c. 1699 - c. 1730

The sculpture is a circular metallic medallion featuring an etched design. At the center, there are two winged hearts with detailed feathered wings, above which "IVNXIT AMOR" is engraved. The background shows clouds and a spherical object resembling a globe or planet at the bottom. The material has a metallic, bronze-like appearance. The design suggests a sense of elevation and unity with the hearts positioned above the earth-like figure. There is a small hole at the top for potential display.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cast silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.85 cm (2 5/16 in.)
    gross weight: 68.75 gr (0.152 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.22.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sculpture on a circular medallion or coin featuring a profile relief of a man with elaborate, curly hair. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, likely silver or a similar metal. The man's attire is detailed with ornate patterns that suggest a formal or regal status. The edge of the medallion features engraved text that surrounds the figure. The piece has a hole near its top edge.

Joseph I, 1678-1711, Holy Roman Emperor 1705 [obverse]

Johann Georg Seidlitz

1705

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: 2:no. 763, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .JVNXIT.AMOR. (united by love)

Wikidata ID

Q63860682

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