Medalist of 1518

Henry, Jeronyme

French, active 1518

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The sculpture is a profile relief of a man with a large, rounded hat and shoulder-length hair. It is rendered on a round, flat medallion, with the man's profile in the center, facing right. The surrounding inscription reads "IOHANNES DE" with the year "1515" inscribed below. The sculpture is a dark bronze color and exhibits a weathered texture on the surface. There is a small hole near the top of the medallion. The craftsmanship allows for detailed depiction of facial features and clothing.
Medalist of 1518, Jean de Talaru, died 1550, Canon of Fourvière 1517, 1518, bronze//Later cast, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1125

Jean de Talaru, died 1550, Canon of Fourvière 1517

Medalist of 1518 · 1518 · bronze//Later cast ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1125

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features an embossed image of a seated figure with extended arms holding a branch or floral arrangement in one hand and additional botanical elements in the other hand. The figure is elaborately detailed. The perimeter of the coin is inscribed with text. The backdrop is dark, contrasting with the golden hue of the coin, highlighting its details and texture.
Medalist of 1518, Woman Sitting on a Saddle [reverse], 1518, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1127.b

Woman Sitting on a Saddle [reverse]

Medalist of 1518 · 1518 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1127.b

The image shows a sculpted relief on a coin with a profile of a person who might be a historical figure. The profile has distinctive facial features and the person wears what looks like a traditional hat and clothing. The coin is made of metal with a golden-brown color and a slightly aged and textured surface. The edge of the coin is inscribed with the text "ANTONIVS DE TOLEDO" and the date "1515."
Medalist of 1518, Antonio Gonzalo de Toledo, c. 1480/1483-1524, Physician at Lyon [obverse], 1518, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1127.a

Antonio Gonzalo de Toledo, c. 1480/1483-1524, Physician at Lyon [obverse]

Medalist of 1518 · 1518 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1127.a

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a cherub as the central subject, depicted with small wings and seated on a stylized creature resembling a roaring lion or a similar mythical beast. The cherub is holding a staff that goes across the shield-like figure. There is an inscription in capital letters around the perimeter of the medallion that reads: "NON CONFVNDAS ME AB EXPEC." The color of the sculpture is a warm, golden brown with a patina, giving it an aged appearance. The craftsmanship of the medallion resembles historical artifacts, possibly from the Renaissance era, and shows wear adding texture, indicating its age and usage.
Medalist of 1518, Putto Holding Arms of Vitry [reverse], 1518, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1126.b

Putto Holding Arms of Vitry [reverse]

Medalist of 1518 · 1518 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1126.b

This is a photograph of a bronze medal with an embossed profile of a person wearing a beret, surrounded by inscriptions. The detailed lines capture the facial features and fabric folds. The medal has a patina typical of aged metal, giving it an antique appearance. The inscriptions include the name "DIACOBVS DE VITRY" and the date "1513."
Medalist of 1518, Jacques de Vitry-La Lière, died 1515, Canon, Dean, and Chancellor [obverse], 1518, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1126.a

Jacques de Vitry-La Lière, died 1515, Canon, Dean, and Chancellor [obverse]

Medalist of 1518 · 1518 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1126.a