Augustus and the Sibyl
Medallion
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This medallion is ascribed to Moderno and made in the 16th century in North Italy.
Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) (1467-1528) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) (1467-1528) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
Object details
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| Title | Augustus and the Sibyl (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medallion Plaque, bronze, depicting Augustus and the Sibyl, ascribed to Moderno, North Italy, 16th century |
| Physical description | Plaque depicts: Augustus wearing a pointed crown, kneels, with hands clasped, looking upwards at a vision of the Virgin and Child in the clouds which is indicated by the Tiburtine Sibyl who stands behind him. In the background is a wall with decorative reliefs. Moulded rim with cable edging. |
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| Object history | Aquired in Italy, £2. |
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| Summary | This medallion is ascribed to Moderno and made in the 16th century in North Italy. Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) (1467-1528) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490. |
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| Accession number | 270-1864 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2008 |
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