Andrea Barbazza
Medal
1479 (made)
1479 (made)
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This medal depcits the Messinian lawyer Andrea Barbazza and is made by Sperandio of Mantua.
Savelli Sperandio of Mantua (ca. 1425-1504) was a prolific medallist if inferior imitator of Pisanello, but worked mainly in Ferrara. From 1478 to ca. 1490, however, he worked at Bologna.
Savelli Sperandio of Mantua (ca. 1425-1504) was a prolific medallist if inferior imitator of Pisanello, but worked mainly in Ferrara. From 1478 to ca. 1490, however, he worked at Bologna.
Object details
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Title | Andrea Barbazza (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Andrea Barbazza, by Sperandio, Italy, ca. 1479 |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Barbazza in an embroidered tunic, wearing a round cap turned up at the bottom. In his left hand, which is shown cut off at the wrist, he holds a chaperon slung over his left shoulder. Inscription. On the reverse a figure of Fame, standing on a pile of books. In her right hand an open book, in her left a closed one. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
Production | probably 1479 |
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Summary | This medal depcits the Messinian lawyer Andrea Barbazza and is made by Sperandio of Mantua. Savelli Sperandio of Mantua (ca. 1425-1504) was a prolific medallist if inferior imitator of Pisanello, but worked mainly in Ferrara. From 1478 to ca. 1490, however, he worked at Bologna. |
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Accession number | A.195-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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