Gregory XIII
Medal
1572 (dated)
1572 (dated)
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This medal is depicting Ugo Boncampagni (1502-1585), who became Pope Gregory XIII in 1572. It is made by Gian Federigo Bonzagna.
The medal is from the Salting bequest. George Salting was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries.
The medal is from the Salting bequest. George Salting was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries.
Object details
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| Title | Gregory XIII (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, gilt bronze, Pope Gregory XIII, by Gian Federigo Bonzagna, North Italy, dated 1572 |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Gregory, bearded, wearing a skull-cap and a cardinal's cape. Inscription. On the reverse a destroying angel, holding a cross and a sword, advancing to the right towards a group of Huguenots. Some lying dead or wounded, others flying. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal is depicting Ugo Boncampagni (1502-1585), who became Pope Gregory XIII in 1572. It is made by Gian Federigo Bonzagna. The medal is from the Salting bequest. George Salting was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries. |
| 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. 36 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.265-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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