Faustina Sforza, born c. 1532, Marchioness of Caravaggio 1546
after 1552
Medalist, Florentine, active c. 1576 - 1610
NGA, West Building, G-013-A
Artwork overview
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Medium
lead
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
gross weight: 42.69 gr (0.094 lb.) -
Accession
1994.81.1
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Dr. Andrew S. Ciechanowiecki, London; Karl Lunde [1931-2009], New York; gift 1994 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance from curator's acquisition proposal.
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. 546, repro.
Inscriptions
under truncation of sitter's right arm: .V.G.L.F.F.; around circumference: FAVSTINA.SFORTIA.MARCH.CARAVAGII.
Wikidata ID
Q63861011