A battle
Plaquette
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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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.
Moderno (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
Moderno (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A battle (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze gilt, A Battle, ascribed to Moderno, Italy, 16th century |
| Physical description | Plaquette with flat moulded rim. |
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| Content description | This plaque depicts a battle subject with a rider with helmet, shield, and a floating mantle is leaping over two naked men who, together with a horse, have fallen to the ground. Behind the horseman is a riderless horse. |
| Object history | Acquired in Naples, 9s. |
| Historical context | It was perhaps a mount from a cabinet. |
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| Summary | 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. Moderno (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490. |
| Associated object | A.150-1978 (Version) |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7459-1861 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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