Andrea Gritti
Plaquette
ca. 1523 (made)
ca. 1523 (made)
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This is an oblong uniface plaque in bronze. This plaque represents Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice, with his initials. This plaque was made in Italy, about 1523, and is ascribed to Vittore Camelo.
Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello, was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving.
Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello, was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving.
Object details
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| Title | Andrea Gritti (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaque, bronze, bust of Andrea Gritti with his initials, ascribed to Vettor di Antonio Gambello (Camelio), Italy, ca. 1523 |
| Physical description | Uniface bronze oblong plaque, bust of Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice, between the letters A and G, his initials. Plain raised rim. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'A G'
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| Object history | Purchased in Paris (Piot sale, 1864, 25-30 April, £11 4s.). |
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| Summary | This is an oblong uniface plaque in bronze. This plaque represents Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice, with his initials. This plaque was made in Italy, about 1523, and is ascribed to Vittore Camelo. Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello, was a Venetian sculptor, goldsmith, coin-engraver, founder and medallist (b. 1460; d. 1539). His career ranges from 1484 - 1523. The invention of cutting dies in steel is attributed to him. This technique allowed more minute work to be introduced into medals, marking a new era in medallic engraving. |
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| Accession number | 499-1864 |
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| Record created | March 25, 2008 |
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