Medal
Medal
ca. 1480-1500 (made)
ca. 1480-1500 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
During the Renaissance collectibles such as medals, gems and antique coins were used by Italian scholar's to furnish their studies. Some were kept on the desk, while others were stored in cupboards, or placed on shelves ready to be lifted down and admired or used.
Paul II, who was Pope between 1464 and 1471 was an important patron of the arts. His splendid collection, housed in his palace in Rome, the Palazzo Venezia, included goldsmiths' work, gems and cameos. Much of this collection was later owned by Lorenzo de' Medici, who is also portrayed on a medal shown here.
Paul II, who was Pope between 1464 and 1471 was an important patron of the arts. His splendid collection, housed in his palace in Rome, the Palazzo Venezia, included goldsmiths' work, gems and cameos. Much of this collection was later owned by Lorenzo de' Medici, who is also portrayed on a medal shown here.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal of Pope Paul II, bronze, Italy, ca. 1480-1500 |
| Physical description | Medal of Pope Paul II, Bronze. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | MEDAL of Pope Paul II
About 1480-1500
Paul II, who was Pope between 1464 and 1471, was an important patron of the arts. His splendid collection, housed in his palace in Rome, the Palazzo Venezia, included goldsmiths' work, gems and cameos. Much of this collection was later owned by Lorenzo de' Medici, who is also portrayed on a medal shown here.
Italy
Bronze
Museum no. 1222-1893(2008) |
| Object history | Bought for £2. 2s. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | During the Renaissance collectibles such as medals, gems and antique coins were used by Italian scholar's to furnish their studies. Some were kept on the desk, while others were stored in cupboards, or placed on shelves ready to be lifted down and admired or used. Paul II, who was Pope between 1464 and 1471 was an important patron of the arts. His splendid collection, housed in his palace in Rome, the Palazzo Venezia, included goldsmiths' work, gems and cameos. Much of this collection was later owned by Lorenzo de' Medici, who is also portrayed on a medal shown here. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1893. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1894. pp. 161. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1222-1893 |
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| Record created | July 3, 2008 |
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