Domenico Grimani
Medal
end of 15th century to beginning of 16th century (made)
end of 15th century to beginning of 16th century (made)
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This medal depicts Cardinal Domenico Grimani (1463-1523), who became Cardinal in 1493.
It is ascribed to Gian Cristoforo Romano (b. ca. 1465; d. 1512).
It is ascribed to Gian Cristoforo Romano (b. ca. 1465; d. 1512).
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Title | Domenico Grimani (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Cardinal Domenico Grimani, ascribed to Gian Cristoforo Romano, Italy, late 15th to early 16th century |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Grimani, tonsuerd. Inscription. On the reverse Theology, a draped female figure, stands on the left, pointing upwards, and holding by the wrist Philosophy, draped and wearing a veil, who is seated on the stump of a tree with an open book on her knees. Behind Theology, a palm tree. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
Summary | This medal depicts Cardinal Domenico Grimani (1463-1523), who became Cardinal in 1493. It is ascribed to Gian Cristoforo Romano (b. ca. 1465; d. 1512). |
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Accession number | A.230-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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