Hercules with the Cerynaean deer
Plaquette
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
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This plaquette depicting Hercules and the Cerynaecan deer is made by Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He 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.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to book-bindings.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to book-bindings.
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Title | Hercules with the Cerynaean deer (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Hercules with the Cerynaean deer, by Camelio, Italy (Venice), late 15th to early 16th century |
Physical description | Double sided plaquette. Obverse: Hercules in the foreground, naked, seen from the back, striding forward with the deer on his shoulders. To the right Pan seated with two smaller figures. Reverse: Mercury, naked, sitting under a young tree. In front of him a caduceus rising from a trophy of arms, behind him a bird on the ground. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | This plaquette depicting Hercules and the Cerynaecan deer is made by Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello. He 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. Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to book-bindings. |
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Accession number | A.476-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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