Lodovico III Gonzaga, second Marquis of Mantua
Medal
1475 (dated)
1475 (dated)
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This medal depicting Ludovico III Gonzaga, the Marquis of Mantua, was made by Bartolomeo Melioli, dated 1475.
On this medal appear two late portraits of Ludovico. In both he is wearing armour, although his fighting days were long over.
The inscription on the obverse refers to the famous relic of the Precious Blood in Sant' Andrea. On the reverse he is seated and confronted by Faith and Learning (Pallas Athene).
Bartolomeo Melioli, a Mantuan goldsmith and coin-engraver, made five other Gonzaga medals.
On this medal appear two late portraits of Ludovico. In both he is wearing armour, although his fighting days were long over.
The inscription on the obverse refers to the famous relic of the Precious Blood in Sant' Andrea. On the reverse he is seated and confronted by Faith and Learning (Pallas Athene).
Bartolomeo Melioli, a Mantuan goldsmith and coin-engraver, made five other Gonzaga medals.
Object details
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| Title | Lodovico III Gonzaga, second Marquis of Mantua (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Lodovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua, by Bartolommeo Melioli, Italy, dated 1475 |
| Physical description | Medal in bronze, Lodovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua (1414-1478). Obverse, bust to right of Gonzaga, in a richly ornamented cuirass, and wearing a flat topped cap. Inscription. Reverse, Gonzaga, in Roman armour, seated on a throne on the left, facing Faith and Pallas who are advancing towards him. Faith points upwards with her right hand, and Pallas is armed with a spear and shield and carries an orb. Beneath his throne sits a small animal that looks like a dog. Inscription. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicting Ludovico III Gonzaga, the Marquis of Mantua, was made by Bartolomeo Melioli, dated 1475. On this medal appear two late portraits of Ludovico. In both he is wearing armour, although his fighting days were long over. The inscription on the obverse refers to the famous relic of the Precious Blood in Sant' Andrea. On the reverse he is seated and confronted by Faith and Learning (Pallas Athene). Bartolomeo Melioli, a Mantuan goldsmith and coin-engraver, made five other Gonzaga medals. |
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| Accession number | A.209-1910 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2004 |
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