Giuliano II de' Medici
Medal
1513 (dated)
1513 (dated)
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This medal depicts Giuliano de' Medici (1478-1516) and is ascribed to Vittore Gambello, also called Camelio.
The Medici were a powerful and influential Florentine family, with great influence in Florence from the 14th to the 18th century. There were three Popes among the family and many rulers of Florence, like of example Lorenzo de'Medici or Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492), who was patron of some of the most important artists of the Renaissance.
Giuliano was Duke of Nemours adn ruler of Florence from 1512-1516, after the Medici were restored to power.
Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello 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.
The Medici were a powerful and influential Florentine family, with great influence in Florence from the 14th to the 18th century. There were three Popes among the family and many rulers of Florence, like of example Lorenzo de'Medici or Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492), who was patron of some of the most important artists of the Renaissance.
Giuliano was Duke of Nemours adn ruler of Florence from 1512-1516, after the Medici were restored to power.
Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello 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.
Object details
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| Title | Giuliano II de' Medici (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Giuliano II de' Medici, ascribed to Vittore Gambello (Camelio), Italy, dated 1513 |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse bust to left of Giuliano, classical drapery with brooch on shoulder. Inscription. On the reverse Virtue and Fortune hand in hand. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicts Giuliano de' Medici (1478-1516) and is ascribed to Vittore Gambello, also called Camelio. The Medici were a powerful and influential Florentine family, with great influence in Florence from the 14th to the 18th century. There were three Popes among the family and many rulers of Florence, like of example Lorenzo de'Medici or Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492), who was patron of some of the most important artists of the Renaissance. Giuliano was Duke of Nemours adn ruler of Florence from 1512-1516, after the Medici were restored to power. Camelio, also called Vittore Gambello 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. |
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| Accession number | A.291-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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