Borso d'Este
Medal
second half of 15th century (made)
second half of 15th century (made)
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This medal represents the bust of Borso d'Este and is made by Amadio da Milano in the second half of the 15th century.
Borso d'Este (1413-1471) was the first Duke of Ferrara from 1450 until his death.
Amadio da Milano was a Milanese medallist, seal engraver, enameller and goldsmith, son of Antonio Amadei da Castronago. He was active as goldsmith for the court of Ferrara from 1437 to 1482. He also made ornaments for a book for Cecilia Gonzaga in 1469.
In his signatures Amadio describes himself as Aurifex (not Artifex, as the word has sometimes been read).
Borso d'Este (1413-1471) was the first Duke of Ferrara from 1450 until his death.
Amadio da Milano was a Milanese medallist, seal engraver, enameller and goldsmith, son of Antonio Amadei da Castronago. He was active as goldsmith for the court of Ferrara from 1437 to 1482. He also made ornaments for a book for Cecilia Gonzaga in 1469.
In his signatures Amadio describes himself as Aurifex (not Artifex, as the word has sometimes been read).
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Title | Borso d'Este (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Borso d'Este, by Amadio da Milano, Italy, second half of 15th century |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the head of Borso to the left, cut off just below the collar. Inscription. On the reverse is a flower with two large leaves, about the stalk of which a dragon is curled. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | This medal represents the bust of Borso d'Este and is made by Amadio da Milano in the second half of the 15th century. Borso d'Este (1413-1471) was the first Duke of Ferrara from 1450 until his death. Amadio da Milano was a Milanese medallist, seal engraver, enameller and goldsmith, son of Antonio Amadei da Castronago. He was active as goldsmith for the court of Ferrara from 1437 to 1482. He also made ornaments for a book for Cecilia Gonzaga in 1469. In his signatures Amadio describes himself as Aurifex (not Artifex, as the word has sometimes been read). |
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Accession number | A.171-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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