Giovanni Boldu
Medal
1458 (made)
1458 (made)
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This medal is made by Giovanni Boldu in Venice, Italy in 1458. On the obverse it depicts a self-portrait of the latter, a bust facing to the left. On the reverse is a seated youth and a putto leaning on a skull.
Giovanni Boldù (Giovanni Pasqualino Boldù) was a sculptor situated in Venice, who was active in the years 1454-1475.
He describes himself on his medals as a painter; nothing is known of his paintings, but in documents he is called Pictor or depentor, also maistro de nape (Venetian for 'mappe'), indicating that he was concerned with the decoration of chimney-pieces.
Giovanni Boldù (Giovanni Pasqualino Boldù) was a sculptor situated in Venice, who was active in the years 1454-1475.
He describes himself on his medals as a painter; nothing is known of his paintings, but in documents he is called Pictor or depentor, also maistro de nape (Venetian for 'mappe'), indicating that he was concerned with the decoration of chimney-pieces.
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Title | Giovanni Boldu (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, depicting bust of sculptor Giovanni Boldu, by Giovanni Boldu, Italy, Venice, dated 1458 |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse bust of Giovanni Boldu, in the style of the antique, surrounded by his name in Greek; on the reverse it shows a man, seated, covering his face with his hands; near him a Cupid leaning on a skull. Signed by Boldu. |
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Production | Venice |
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Summary | This medal is made by Giovanni Boldu in Venice, Italy in 1458. On the obverse it depicts a self-portrait of the latter, a bust facing to the left. On the reverse is a seated youth and a putto leaning on a skull. Giovanni Boldù (Giovanni Pasqualino Boldù) was a sculptor situated in Venice, who was active in the years 1454-1475. He describes himself on his medals as a painter; nothing is known of his paintings, but in documents he is called Pictor or depentor, also maistro de nape (Venetian for 'mappe'), indicating that he was concerned with the decoration of chimney-pieces. |
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Accession number | 4503-1858 |
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Record created | June 4, 2009 |
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