Constantine
Plaquette
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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This plaquette depicting Constantine (or Augustus) is made by Cristoforo di Geremia. The centre is the obverse of a medal by da Geremia. The border is commonly found with circular plaquettes by Moderno.
Da Geremia (ca. 1430-ca. 1475) was a sculptor and medallist of Mantua, whose name appears also as Christophorus Hierimia, Christophorus de Geremiis de Mantua. Filaretus mentions him in 1460 as one of the best contemporary sculptors.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings.
Da Geremia (ca. 1430-ca. 1475) was a sculptor and medallist of Mantua, whose name appears also as Christophorus Hierimia, Christophorus de Geremiis de Mantua. Filaretus mentions him in 1460 as one of the best contemporary sculptors.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings.
Object details
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| Title | Constantine (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Cristoforo (or Augustus), by Cristoforo da Geremia, North Italy, 15th century |
| Physical description | Laureate head to left, draped bust. Wide border. Pierced with two holes. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. Historical significance: The centre is the obverse of a medal by da Geremia. The border is commonly found with circular plaquettes by Moderno. |
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| Summary | This plaquette depicting Constantine (or Augustus) is made by Cristoforo di Geremia. The centre is the obverse of a medal by da Geremia. The border is commonly found with circular plaquettes by Moderno. Da Geremia (ca. 1430-ca. 1475) was a sculptor and medallist of Mantua, whose name appears also as Christophorus Hierimia, Christophorus de Geremiis de Mantua. Filaretus mentions him in 1460 as one of the best contemporary sculptors. Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings. |
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| Accession number | A.458-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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