Benedictus de Pastis, Canon of Verona
Medal
first half 15th century (made)
first half 15th century (made)
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This medal depicting the bust of Benedictus de' Pastis, is made by Mattheo de' Pastis in Verona, Italy, in the first half of the 15th century.
Matteo de' Pasti of Verona is first heard of in Venice, where he was working for Piero di Cosimo de' Medici on illustrations of the Triumphs of Petrarch.
He settled at Rimini in 1446 and married Lisa Baldegara and rose to honour in the court of Sigismondo Malatesta and acquired lands in Rimini in 1451. He made numerous medals of Sigismondo Malatesta.
He was the most accomplished among the immediate followers of Pisanello, although how far he was actually associated with him is a matter of conjecture. His versatility was considerable and his reputation ranged from architect, sculptor, painter and illuminator to medallist.
Matteo de' Pasti of Verona is first heard of in Venice, where he was working for Piero di Cosimo de' Medici on illustrations of the Triumphs of Petrarch.
He settled at Rimini in 1446 and married Lisa Baldegara and rose to honour in the court of Sigismondo Malatesta and acquired lands in Rimini in 1451. He made numerous medals of Sigismondo Malatesta.
He was the most accomplished among the immediate followers of Pisanello, although how far he was actually associated with him is a matter of conjecture. His versatility was considerable and his reputation ranged from architect, sculptor, painter and illuminator to medallist.
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Title | Benedictus de Pastis, Canon of Verona (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, depicting the bust of Benedictus de Pastis, Canon of Verona, by Mattheo de' Pasti, Italy, early 15th century |
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Object history | Bought (10s. 4d.), in 1861. |
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Summary | This medal depicting the bust of Benedictus de' Pastis, is made by Mattheo de' Pastis in Verona, Italy, in the first half of the 15th century. Matteo de' Pasti of Verona is first heard of in Venice, where he was working for Piero di Cosimo de' Medici on illustrations of the Triumphs of Petrarch. He settled at Rimini in 1446 and married Lisa Baldegara and rose to honour in the court of Sigismondo Malatesta and acquired lands in Rimini in 1451. He made numerous medals of Sigismondo Malatesta. He was the most accomplished among the immediate followers of Pisanello, although how far he was actually associated with him is a matter of conjecture. His versatility was considerable and his reputation ranged from architect, sculptor, painter and illuminator to medallist. |
Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1861. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 22 |
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Accession number | 7454-1861 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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