Pope Gregory XIII
Medal
1572 (made)
1572 (made)
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This medal is depicting Ugo Boncampagni (1502-1585), who became Pope Gregory XIII in 1572. It is made by Gian Federigo Bonzagna.
Object details
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Title | Pope Gregory XIII (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Medal, gilt bronze, Pope Gregory XIII, by Federigo Parmense, Italian, 1572 |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Gregory, bearded, wearing a skull-cap and a cardinal's cape. Inscription. On the reverse a destroying angel, holding a cross and a sword, advancing to the right towards a group of Huguenots. Some lying dead or wounded, others flying. Inscription. |
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Object history | Formerly described in the Departmental records as "found in a drawer in a bookcase in the Visitor's Room Almost certainly not on charge to A/S Dept." Written on with a group of unnumbered medals RF 96/1279. |
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Summary | This medal is depicting Ugo Boncampagni (1502-1585), who became Pope Gregory XIII in 1572. It is made by Gian Federigo Bonzagna. |
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Accession number | A.22-1997 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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