Lucretia
Plaquette
late 15th century or early 16th century (made)
late 15th century or early 16th century (made)
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This plaquette, probably from the pommel of a sword, is made by Moderno, in Italy in the late 15th or early 16th century.
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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| Object type | |
| Title | Lucretia (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, probably from a sword pommel, bronze gilt, Lucretia, by Moderno, Italy, late 15th or early 16th century |
| Physical description | Plaquette or mount, probably from a sword pommel; in the centre is a circular medallion with a figure of Lucretia. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1861 for £2. |
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| Summary | This plaquette, probably from the pommel of a sword, is made by Moderno, in Italy in the late 15th or early 16th century. 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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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7435-1861 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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