Leonardo Loredano
Medal
ca. 1508-10 (made)
ca. 1508-10 (made)
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The depicted Leonardo Loredano (1438-1521) became Doge of Venice in 1501 (until 1521). The medal is ascribed to Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving.
Object details
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| Title | Leonardo Loredano (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Leonardo Loredano, ascribed to Camelio, Italy, Venice, probably ca. 1508-10 |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse bust to left of Loredano, wearing the "corno" and ducal robes. Inscription. On the reverse a woman in classical drapery, standing with a long staff in her left hand and a pair of scales. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Production | probably ca. 1508-10 |
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| Summary | The depicted Leonardo Loredano (1438-1521) became Doge of Venice in 1501 (until 1521). The medal is ascribed to Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving. |
| 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. 42 |
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| Accession number | A.296-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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