Raffaele Galeotto Riario
Medal
1478 (dated)
1478 (dated)
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The study was the ideal place to house collections of both antique and modern works. Contemporary images and descriptions show that studies varied from the well organised to the haphazard.Collectibles such as medals, gems and antique coins were kept on the desks, and stored in cupboards, or placed on shelves ready to be lifted down and admired or used.
The depcited Raffaele Galeotto of Savona, Cardinal of San Giorgio in Velabro, Rome (b. 1461; d. 1521).Cardinal Raffaele Riario held many titles including Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church. He was also a great patron and collector of the arts and housed a famed collection of antique sculpture in his palace, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome. He was the nephew of Sixtus IV.
The medal is made by Lysippus the Younger, who was active from about 1470-1484.
The depcited Raffaele Galeotto of Savona, Cardinal of San Giorgio in Velabro, Rome (b. 1461; d. 1521).Cardinal Raffaele Riario held many titles including Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church. He was also a great patron and collector of the arts and housed a famed collection of antique sculpture in his palace, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome. He was the nephew of Sixtus IV.
The medal is made by Lysippus the Younger, who was active from about 1470-1484.
Object details
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| Title | Raffaele Galeotto Riario (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Raffaele Galeotto Riario, by Lysippus the Younger, Italy (Rome), dated 1478 |
| Physical description | Circular bronze medal depicting Raffaello Riario and Saint George on horseback. On the obverse the bust to the right of Raffaele, wearing a round cap. Inscription. On the reverse St George on horseback slaying the dragon. Inscription. |
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| Credit line | Salting bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Historical context | Raffaele Galeotto of Savona, Cardinal of San Giorgio in Velabro, Rome (b. 1461; d. 1521).Cardinal Raffaele Riario held many titles including Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church. He was also a great patron and collector of the arts and housed a famed collection of antique sculpture in his palace, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome. He was the nephew of Sixtus IV. |
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| Summary | The study was the ideal place to house collections of both antique and modern works. Contemporary images and descriptions show that studies varied from the well organised to the haphazard.Collectibles such as medals, gems and antique coins were kept on the desks, and stored in cupboards, or placed on shelves ready to be lifted down and admired or used. The depcited Raffaele Galeotto of Savona, Cardinal of San Giorgio in Velabro, Rome (b. 1461; d. 1521).Cardinal Raffaele Riario held many titles including Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church. He was also a great patron and collector of the arts and housed a famed collection of antique sculpture in his palace, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome. He was the nephew of Sixtus IV. The medal is made by Lysippus the Younger, who was active from about 1470-1484. |
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| Accession number | A.192-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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