Tityus
Plaquette
first half of 16th century (made)
first half of 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 book-bindings. Plaquettes had a role in disseminating classical imagery and designs throughout Europe, in the same manner as the contemporary print. The subject matter was often a miniature composition, only rarely a single isolated figure.
This plaquette is made by Bernardi after a drawing by Michelangelo.
Giovanni Desiderio Bernardi (1494-1553) was an Italian gem-engraver and medallist. He was first instructed as a gem-engraver by his father, the goldsmith Bernardo Bernardi (1463-1553).
This plaquette is made by Bernardi after a drawing by Michelangelo.
Giovanni Desiderio Bernardi (1494-1553) was an Italian gem-engraver and medallist. He was first instructed as a gem-engraver by his father, the goldsmith Bernardo Bernardi (1463-1553).
Object details
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| Title | Tityus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Tityus, by Giovanni Bernardi, after a drawing by Michelangelo, Italy, first part of 16th century |
| Physical description | Tityus lies naked, his left hand and foot chained to the ground and his right hand bound to his right knee. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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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 book-bindings. Plaquettes had a role in disseminating classical imagery and designs throughout Europe, in the same manner as the contemporary print. The subject matter was often a miniature composition, only rarely a single isolated figure. This plaquette is made by Bernardi after a drawing by Michelangelo. Giovanni Desiderio Bernardi (1494-1553) was an Italian gem-engraver and medallist. He was first instructed as a gem-engraver by his father, the goldsmith Bernardo Bernardi (1463-1553). |
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| Accession number | A.483-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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