Christoph Putz von Kirchameg, Mint Master in Prague 1590

1584

Possibly Karl von Bieberstein

Associated Names
Karl von Bieberstein

Medalist, Austrian, active 1580s

The sculpture is a relief featured on a coin of a male figure facing left. The subject has a beard and a ruffled collar, suggesting historical attire. The coin is circular with an embossed rim and inscriptions along the perimeter. The material appears to be metal, likely silver or a similar alloy, giving it a grayish color with a reflective surface. The coin is a small, flat object with intricate details focusing on the facial features and clothing style of the portrait, along with inscriptions for texture and context.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William Goetz, Maryland); purchased 1993 by Mark Wilchusky, New York;[1] gift 1995 to NGA.
[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: 2:no. 756, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: CHRISTOPH PVTZ V.KIRCHAMEGG.Z.S.V.P.84; left of bust: AETA; right of bust: SVE / 30 (Christopf Putz von Kirchamegg...[15]84 / in the 30th year of his age)

Wikidata ID

Q63861551

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