Francesco Foscari
Medal
middle of 15th century (made)
middle of 15th century (made)
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This medal depicts on the obverse the bust of the Doge of Venice, Francesco Foscari and on the reverse a representation of Venice in the form of a female figure on a throne.
Foscari was Doge from 1373-1457. He was the logest lasting Doge in the history of Venice. He was a popular Doge with affections for pageantry, jousts and tournaments.
The medal is made by Antonio di Marco Gambello (active 1458-79), who was an Italian architect and sculptor. He was the chief architect to San Zaccaria in Venice, from 1458, and worked on it all his life. The church was finished by Mauro Coducci (c.1440-1504).
Foscari was Doge from 1373-1457. He was the logest lasting Doge in the history of Venice. He was a popular Doge with affections for pageantry, jousts and tournaments.
The medal is made by Antonio di Marco Gambello (active 1458-79), who was an Italian architect and sculptor. He was the chief architect to San Zaccaria in Venice, from 1458, and worked on it all his life. The church was finished by Mauro Coducci (c.1440-1504).
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Title | Francesco Foscari (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Francesco Foscari, Doge of Venice, by Antonio di Marco Gambello, Italy (Venice), middle of 15th century |
Physical description | This medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the right of Foscari, wearing the "corno" and ducal robes. Inscription. On the reverse is a female figure, for Venice, seated on a throne formed by two lions. She wears a cuirass, and carries a sword and a shield charged with a lion rampant. Beneath her feet two small figures. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | This medal depicts on the obverse the bust of the Doge of Venice, Francesco Foscari and on the reverse a representation of Venice in the form of a female figure on a throne. Foscari was Doge from 1373-1457. He was the logest lasting Doge in the history of Venice. He was a popular Doge with affections for pageantry, jousts and tournaments. The medal is made by Antonio di Marco Gambello (active 1458-79), who was an Italian architect and sculptor. He was the chief architect to San Zaccaria in Venice, from 1458, and worked on it all his life. The church was finished by Mauro Coducci (c.1440-1504). |
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Accession number | A.176-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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