Medal of Cardinal Grimani
Medal
ca. 1500 (made)
ca. 1500 (made)
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Thi medal depicts on the obverse the bareheaded bust to the left, of Cardinal Domenico Grimani (b. 1461; d. 1523), who was a Venetian Churchman and Cardinal between the years 1493-1523. On the reverse are allegorical female figures symbolising Theology and Philosophy. Theology, standing beneath a palm tree, holds Philosophy's hand, who is seated before her, and points upwards with her right hand. The figures are draped.
The medallist was Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving.
The medallist was Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving.
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Title | Medal of Cardinal Grimani (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze cast in relief |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, depicting Cardinal Domenico Grimani, by Camelio (Vittore Gambello), Italy, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | This medal depicts: Obv.: DOMINCUS: CARDINALIS: GRIMANVS. Bust to the left bareheaded. Rev. THEOLOGIA : PHILOSOPHIA. Female figures emblematical of Theology and Philosophy. Theology standing beneath a palm-tree holds the hand of Philosophy who is seated before her, and points upwards with her right hand; the figures are draped. |
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Object history | Bought, £11 0s. 6d. |
Production | Camelio also called Vittore Gambello |
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Summary | Thi medal depicts on the obverse the bareheaded bust to the left, of Cardinal Domenico Grimani (b. 1461; d. 1523), who was a Venetian Churchman and Cardinal between the years 1493-1523. On the reverse are allegorical female figures symbolising Theology and Philosophy. Theology, standing beneath a palm tree, holds Philosophy's hand, who is seated before her, and points upwards with her right hand. The figures are draped. The medallist was Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving. |
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Accession number | 520-1903 |
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Record created | November 13, 2008 |
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