Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este
Medal
mid 16th century (made)
mid 16th century (made)
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This medal is an obverse only, engraved by Gian Federigo Bonzagna (active 1554-1586) in the middle of the 16th century in Rome, Italy. It represents the bust of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este (1509-1572).
Gianfederigo Bonzagna, was a celebrated medallist of the second half of the sixteenth century, who worked also as a goldsmith and sculptor. He is better known as Frederick of Parma or Federigo Parmense.
Gianfederigo Bonzagna, was a celebrated medallist of the second half of the sixteenth century, who worked also as a goldsmith and sculptor. He is better known as Frederick of Parma or Federigo Parmense.
Object details
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| Title | Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Medal, bronze gilt, bust of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, engraved by Gian Federigo Bonzagna, Italian (Rome), mid 16th century |
| Physical description | This medal is an obverse only, representing the bust of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este (1509-1572). There is an inscription around and the initials of the engraver, 'FED.PARM' beneath the relief. |
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| Object history | There is an electrotype copy of this medal (inv. no. 1857-96). It was bought from the Soulages collection in 1865. |
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| Summary | This medal is an obverse only, engraved by Gian Federigo Bonzagna (active 1554-1586) in the middle of the 16th century in Rome, Italy. It represents the bust of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este (1509-1572). Gianfederigo Bonzagna, was a celebrated medallist of the second half of the sixteenth century, who worked also as a goldsmith and sculptor. He is better known as Frederick of Parma or Federigo Parmense. |
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| Accession number | 727-1865 |
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| Record created | May 6, 2008 |
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