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This is a bronze medallion featuring a hunting scene. The detailed engraving depicts multiple animals and human figures against stylized trees. A bear is shown with dogs chasing it, accompanied by a rider on horseback. Various other animals are also depicted. Birds are shown flying above, and the edges feature detailed foliage. Below the scene is Latin text that reads "SOLVM IN FERAS PIVS BELLATVR PASTOR." The craftsmanship emphasizes texture, depth, and movement.
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This is a bronze medallion featuring a hunting scene. The detailed engraving depicts multiple animals and human figures against stylized trees. A bear is shown with dogs chasing it, accompanied by a rider on horseback. Various other animals are also depicted. Birds are shown flying above, and the edges feature detailed foliage. Below the scene is Latin text that reads "SOLVM IN FERAS PIVS BELLATVR PASTOR." The craftsmanship emphasizes texture, depth, and movement.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Boar Hunt [reverse]

Girolamo Paladino

Date
1667/1682
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.35 cm (1 11/16 in.) gross weight: 44.64 gr (0.098 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1997.114.28.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Roman
  • struck
  • Boar
  • sports
  • genre
  • Hunting
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Inscription

in exergue: .SOLVM.IN.FERAS. / .PIVS.BELLATVR. / .PASTOR. (The pious shepherd fights alone among the beasts); lower right corner above exergue line: G.P.F

NGA object ID 103278. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.