Medieval and Renaissance Sculptures and Decorative Arts

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The sculpture features a central figure standing in an elaborate architectural frame. The figure is male, with long hair, draped cloth around the waist, holding a staff with a flag in the left hand, and the right hand raised in a contrapposto pose. Two smaller reclining figures surround the central figure. The sculpture is bronze-colored, suggesting it may be made of bronze or a similar material. The frame is intricately decorated with ornamentation on columns and pediment, resembling classical architectural styles. At the top of the frame is a circular medallion with a relief, possibly a bearded man's profile, flanked by ornamental scrolls. The composition creates a textured surface, enhancing its visual impact.

The Resurrection

Venetian 16th Century

first quarter 16th century

Bronze//very dark patina  Accession ID  1957.14.395

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features an intricate relief design depicting various figures and forms. The surface of the coin is worn, suggesting significant age and historical usage. The figures engage dynamically across the small, round field of the coin. The main features include humanoid figures, one of which may be holding an object, and the presence of a creature that could be a quadruped at the bottom part of the coin. The details are finely crafted but eroded, giving the piece a textured, aged appearance. The metallic surface is a golden color, and the patina adds to the sense of antiquity and historical significance.

The Triumph of Chastity

Florentine 15th Century

15th century

Bronze//light brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.174

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is an ornately detailed medallion or relief plaque, featuring multiple intricately carved human figures in various poses. The central figure is a winged child or cherub poised above a group of muscular men standing shoulder to shoulder. Surrounding them are additional individuals, some with head coverings or stylized hair. At the top of the plaque is a stern-faced, bearded figure with flowing hair amidst ornate scrollwork and floral designs. The sculpture is made from a golden-hued material, likely a metallic composition like bronze or gilded metal, giving it a lustrous appearance against a dark background.

The Triumph of Cupid

Italian 17th Century, Italian 16th Century

late 16th or 17th century

Bronze  Accession ID  1942.9.232

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a bas-relief depicting a seated figure with a halo around her head. She is in the center, surrounded by smaller figures in dynamic poses. The relief is made of a material that appears to be bronze, with detailed craftsmanship and set within an oval frame with inscribed lettering around the perimeter.

The Virgin and Child with Two Angels

Gianfrancesco Enzola

Bronze//medium brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.187

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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This is a photograph of a coin featuring a detailed relief of an architectural structure with a central dome flanked by two towers. The coin has an inscription in Latin and the word "VATICANVS" near the bottom edge. The design is embossed, highlighting the architectural elements on a black background.

View of Saint Peter's [reverse]

Caradosso Foppa

1506

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.787.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts two historical figures in a profile view on a medal or a plaque. The figure on the left is a man with curly hair and a stern expression, wearing a coat with a prominent, fluffy collar. The figure on the right has long, wavy hair and a beard, with a gentle facial expression. The sculpture is rendered in a metallic silver color, characteristic of a metal such as silver or a similar alloy. The surface of the piece is relatively smooth, allowing for detailed engraving. The two figures appear to be engaged in conversation or interaction, with an artistic instrument or symbol placed between them in the background. The sculpture's round format and relief style give it a tactile, three-dimensional quality. Surrounding the figures is an embossed inscription that further frames the piece.

Willibald Pirkheimer, 1470-1530, and Albrecht Dürer, 1471-1528

Georg Holdermann

Silver  Accession ID  1957.14.1219

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a relief carving on a coin or medallion. The scene features a seated figure, likely a woman, draped in robes. She is next to architectural elements including columns and a temple with steps. The circular piece has a raised, beaded edge. The figure holds an object and there is a basket or urn beside her. The material appears to be bronze. The relief carving contrasts with the background. There is a Latin inscription below the image: "DEO ET OPT PRINC."

Architecture Seated before Buildings [reverse]

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

1578

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.1033.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts three human figures in an ancient or historical setting. The central figure is a nude male wearing a helmet and draped with a cloth that covers one shoulder, while the two figures flanking him are dressed in armor and helms. They appear to be in a mildly aggressive stance, with one holding what looks like a dagger or short sword. The sculpture is circular and appears to be a relief on a circular medallion or plaque. The material of the sculpture seems to be a bronze or similar metal, giving it a brownish-golden color with some variation due to lighting and texture. In the background, there is a depiction of ships and possibly a coastal setting. The figures have realistic proportions and detailing, indicating fine craftsmanship.

Arion Captured by Pirates

Moderno

late 15th - early 16th century

Bronze//medium brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.328

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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This is an image of a bronze coin with an embossed design. The coin features a central image of a tree stump with a branch growing on the left and a broken branch extending to the right. Above the stump, there is an eight-pointed star symbol. The Latin inscription "OBSTANTE GENIO" encircles the tree and star, with the words separated by small star symbols. The material of the coin shows signs of age and oxidation, giving it a dark, weathered patina. The details are rendered with prominence, highlighting the contrast between the raised design and the background surface.

Broken Laurel Tree with Leafy Branch [reverse]

Anonymous Artist

probably 1532

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.978.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a relief depicting a scene with three human figures and a bovine animal. Two of the figures are engaging with the animal, while another figure is reclining on the ground. The relief is crafted from bronze, giving it a rich, brown, slightly metallic sheen. At the top of the sculpture, the words 'O MODERNI' are inscribed, and there is a small hole above the inscription. The background features stylized representations of trees and architectural elements, suggesting an outdoor setting. The figures are rendered in a classical style, with attention to form and movement, and the entire piece has a textured surface that enhances the details of the scene.

Cacus Stealing the Oxen of Hercules

Moderno

Bronze  Accession ID  1984.73.2

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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This is a photograph of a coin. The surface of the coin features a relief of a robed figure standing with a dignified posture, holding an object resembling a book or tablet in one hand and a cornucopia in the other. Surrounding the figure, the coin bears an inscription along its inner rim. The coin appears to have an aged texture with visible wear, exhibiting a combination of gold and darker tarnished areas. The craftsmanship of the engraving on the coin is notably precise.

Ceres with Book and Cornucopiae [reverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

c. 1532/1536

Bronze//struck  Accession ID  1957.14.990.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a relief engraving on a circular medal or coin depicting several human figures. The figures are involved in a ceremonial or formal gathering, with some standing and others seated on a raised platform with steps leading up to it. The design includes accompanying inscriptions, with the most prominent reading "LIBERTAS" and "AVGVSTA." The material of the sculpture is a dark metallic bronze, giving it a rich, earthy color with some lighter highlights reflecting off the polished surfaces. The sculpture is divided into two sections, one with figures engaging in a scene and another featuring a smaller, bust-like profile of a face below with the letters “S C” flanking it. The details of the sculpture, although worn, are still discernible, providing an insight into intricate craftsmanship typical of coinage or medal art.

Claudius, Attended by Minerva and Liberalitas, Distributing Largesse [obverse]

Varrone Belferdino

c. 1450

Bronze  Accession ID  1988.30.1.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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