Arion Captured by Pirates
Medallion
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
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This bronze medallion plaque depicting Arion captured by pirates is attributed to Moderno, made in Italy in the late 15th to early 16th century.
Moderno is the pseudonym of a goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. He was active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
There are many different suggestions in literature to whom OPUS MODERNI may refer, and there has never been a clear answer to it.
Moderno is the pseudonym of a goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. He was active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
There are many different suggestions in literature to whom OPUS MODERNI may refer, and there has never been a clear answer to it.
Object details
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Title | Arion Captured by Pirates (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medallion Plaque. Bronze. Attributed to Moderno, Italy, 15th century. |
Physical description | Arion naked except for a small shoulder mantle stands between two armed men, who bind his arms behind him. In the background to the right is a ship, and in the foreground a viol. Flat moulded rim. Dark brown patina. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Arion naked except for a small shoulder mantle stands between two armed men, who bind his arms behind him. In the background to the right is a ship, and in the foreground a viol. Flat moulded rim. Dark brown patina. |
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Summary | This bronze medallion plaque depicting Arion captured by pirates is attributed to Moderno, made in Italy in the late 15th to early 16th century. Moderno is the pseudonym of a goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. He was active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490. There are many different suggestions in literature to whom OPUS MODERNI may refer, and there has never been a clear answer to it. |
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Accession number | 1078-1855 |
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Record created | April 24, 2008 |
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