Gianbattista Castaldi
Medal
1551 (made)
1551 (made)
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This medal depicts the Count of Piadena, Gianbattista Castaldi, and is perhaps made by Pietro Paolo Galeotti (d. 1584), in Italy, in probably 1551.
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Title | Gianbattista Castaldi (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Gianbattista Castaldi, perhaps by Pietro Paolo Galeotti, Italy, probably 1551 |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the left of Castaldi, beardless, wearing a cuirass. Inscription. On the reverse a woman, wearing a cuirass shaped to the body, seated at the foot of a post on which is a trophy of arms. On the left a small recumbent figure of a river god personifying the river Marisch. Inscription. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
Production | probably 1551 |
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Summary | This medal depicts the Count of Piadena, Gianbattista Castaldi, and is perhaps made by Pietro Paolo Galeotti (d. 1584), in Italy, in probably 1551. |
Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 34 |
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Accession number | A.255-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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