Medal of Paul III
Medal
late sixteenth century (made)
late sixteenth century (made)
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This bronze medal represents Paul III (Alessandro Farnese), bareheaded and wearing a cope. On the reverse side there is the Farnese coat-of-arms, surmounted by the Papal tiara and crossed keys.
Paul III was Pope from 1534 to his death in 1549. Despite becoming Pope at an uncertain time following the Protestant Reformation, he presided over a period of Catholic revival. In particular he initiated the Council of Trent to deal with contentious issues.
This is a posthumous medal by Paladino and the mould is preserved in Rome.
Paul III was Pope from 1534 to his death in 1549. Despite becoming Pope at an uncertain time following the Protestant Reformation, he presided over a period of Catholic revival. In particular he initiated the Council of Trent to deal with contentious issues.
This is a posthumous medal by Paladino and the mould is preserved in Rome.
Object details
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| Title | Medal of Paul III |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Italian, 16th cent, G.Paladino |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze. Obverse side, bust to the right of Paul III, bareheaded and wearing a cope with the inscription PAVLVS. III. PONT. MAX. AN. XV, dated MDIL. Reverse side, the Farnese coat-of-arms, surmounted by the Papal tiara and crossed keys with the inscription AVITAE. FARNESIORUM. STIRPIS. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Michael Hall |
| Object history | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
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| Summary | This bronze medal represents Paul III (Alessandro Farnese), bareheaded and wearing a cope. On the reverse side there is the Farnese coat-of-arms, surmounted by the Papal tiara and crossed keys. Paul III was Pope from 1534 to his death in 1549. Despite becoming Pope at an uncertain time following the Protestant Reformation, he presided over a period of Catholic revival. In particular he initiated the Council of Trent to deal with contentious issues. This is a posthumous medal by Paladino and the mould is preserved in Rome. |
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| Accession number | A.28-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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