Gianpaolo Lomazzo
Medal
second half of 16th century (made)
second half of 16th century (made)
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This medal depicts the Gianpaolo Lomazzo (1538-1600) and is made by Annibale Fontana (1540-1587), in Milan in the second half of the 16th century.
Object details
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| Title | Gianpaolo Lomazzo (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Gianpaolo Lomazzo, by Annibale Fontana, Italy (Milan), second half of 16th century |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust of Lomazzo, head in left profile, shoulders full face, in a cloak knotted on the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder bare. Inscription. On the reverse Lomazzo, on right, bowing to mercury and Fortune. Mercury in centre naked but for a slight scarf. Fortune on left, naked, standing on a sphere, holds in both hands a scarf which is blown out above her head. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts the Gianpaolo Lomazzo (1538-1600) and is made by Annibale Fontana (1540-1587), in Milan in the second half of the 16th century. |
| 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. 38 |
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| Accession number | A.274-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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