Martin de Hanna
Medal
middle of 16th century (made)
middle of 16th century (made)
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This medal depicts the Flemish merchant Martin de Hanna and is made by Leone Leoni.
De Hanna (1475-1553) was one of the wealthiest Flemish merchants in Venice. A Venetian nobleman. He came to Venice in the early years of the 16th century, receiving citizenship in 1545. He was a patron of the arts and hired Pordenone (1483-1539) for decoration of his Grand Canal palace and Titian might have introduced him to Leoni.
De Hanna (1475-1553) was one of the wealthiest Flemish merchants in Venice. A Venetian nobleman. He came to Venice in the early years of the 16th century, receiving citizenship in 1545. He was a patron of the arts and hired Pordenone (1483-1539) for decoration of his Grand Canal palace and Titian might have introduced him to Leoni.
Object details
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| Title | Martin de Hanna (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Martin de Hanna, by Leone Leoni, Italy (Venice), middle of 16th century |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the right of Hanna. Inscription. On the reverse a woman turned to the right, clad in floating draperies, raises her head and both arms towards the sun, which is hidden by a cloud. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts the Flemish merchant Martin de Hanna and is made by Leone Leoni. De Hanna (1475-1553) was one of the wealthiest Flemish merchants in Venice. A Venetian nobleman. He came to Venice in the early years of the 16th century, receiving citizenship in 1545. He was a patron of the arts and hired Pordenone (1483-1539) for decoration of his Grand Canal palace and Titian might have introduced him to Leoni. |
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| Accession number | A.251-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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