Philip II
Medal
1556 (dated)
1556 (dated)
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This medal depicts Philip II (1527-1598), who became the King of Spain in 1556. It is made by the medallist Gian Paolo Poggini.
On the reverse is Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus killing the monster Chimera.
On the reverse is Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus killing the monster Chimera.
Object details
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| Title | Philip II (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Philip II, King of Spain, by Gian Paolo Poggini, Italy, dated 1556 |
| Physical description | Medal depcits on the obverse the bust of Philip to the left, wearing a cloak over armour. Round his neck the chain of the Golden Fleece. Inscription. On the reverse Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus, killing the Chimaera. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts Philip II (1527-1598), who became the King of Spain in 1556. It is made by the medallist Gian Paolo Poggini. On the reverse is Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus killing the monster Chimera. |
| 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. 37 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.269-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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