Calixtus III
Medal
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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This medal is made by Andrea Guazzalotti in 15th century in Italy.
It depicts on the obverse the bust of Pope Calixtus III, born Alfonso Borgia. Pope Calixtus was Pope from April 8, 1455 to his death in 1458.
It depicts on the obverse the bust of Pope Calixtus III, born Alfonso Borgia. Pope Calixtus was Pope from April 8, 1455 to his death in 1458.
Object details
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Title | Calixtus III (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Pope Calixtus III, by Andrea Guazzalotti, Italy, 15th century |
Physical description | This medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Calixtus, in a cope, and the Papal tiara. Inscription. On the reverse are the Borgia arms, surmounted by the keys and the tiara. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | This medal is made by Andrea Guazzalotti in 15th century in Italy. It depicts on the obverse the bust of Pope Calixtus III, born Alfonso Borgia. Pope Calixtus was Pope from April 8, 1455 to his death in 1458. |
Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 21Hill, George Francis. A Corpus of Italian Medals of the Renaissance, Before Cellini, Volume I, Text. London: British Museum, 1930, no. 747 |
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Accession number | A.187-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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