Antonio Allegri Correggio
Medal
1832 (dated)
1832 (dated)
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This medal depicting Antonio Allegri, called Correggio, is made by Niccolo Cerbara, in Italy, dated 1832.
Correggio (ca. 1494-1534) was the foremost painter of the Parma School of the Italian Renaissance. Cerbara (1793-1869) was an Italian engraver and medallist.
Correggio (ca. 1494-1534) was the foremost painter of the Parma School of the Italian Renaissance. Cerbara (1793-1869) was an Italian engraver and medallist.
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Title | Antonio Allegri Correggio (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, portrait of Antonio Aleegri (Correggio), by Niccolò Cerbara, Italian, dated 1832 |
Physical description | Obverse: bust of Corregio. Inscription. Reverse: Christ in Glory. Inscription. |
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Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
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Summary | This medal depicting Antonio Allegri, called Correggio, is made by Niccolo Cerbara, in Italy, dated 1832. Correggio (ca. 1494-1534) was the foremost painter of the Parma School of the Italian Renaissance. Cerbara (1793-1869) was an Italian engraver and medallist. |
Bibliographic reference | Forrer, L. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, I, pp. 386-8 and VII, p. 172 |
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Accession number | A.82-1978 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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