Piermaria Rossi, Count of Berceto
Medal
1471 (dated)
1471 (dated)
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This medal depicts on the obverse the bust of Piermaria Rossi, who was the Count of Berceto, born ca. 140, died 1482.
The medal was made by Gianfrancesco Enzola of Parma, who was working between the years 1456-1475 (died after 1512).
The medal was made by Gianfrancesco Enzola of Parma, who was working between the years 1456-1475 (died after 1512).
Object details
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| Title | Piermaria Rossi, Count of Berceto (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Piermaria Rossi, Count of Berceto, by Gianfrancesco Enzola of Parma. |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the rigth of Piermaria Rossi, Count of Berceto, in armour, wearing a cap. Inscription. On teh reverse Rossi in full armour, on horseback, charging to the right, with drawn sword. Inscription. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts on the obverse the bust of Piermaria Rossi, who was the Count of Berceto, born ca. 140, died 1482. The medal was made by Gianfrancesco Enzola of Parma, who was working between the years 1456-1475 (died after 1512). |
| 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. 20 |
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| Accession number | A.183-1910 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2003 |
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