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This is a photograph of a gold medallion featuring three figures. The medallion showcases a detailed engraving of three classical figures. Two figures are dressed in Roman-style clothing and the central figure is slightly more adorned. The border of the medallion has an inscription in Latin script that reads "FOEDERIS IN TVRCAS SANCTIO." The medallion features intricate details and relief work. There is a hole at the bottom of the medallion. The craftsmanship highlights a high level of artistry. The overall composition emphasizes unity amongst the figures presented.
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This is a photograph of a gold medallion featuring three figures. The medallion showcases a detailed engraving of three classical figures. Two figures are dressed in Roman-style clothing and the central figure is slightly more adorned. The border of the medallion has an inscription in Latin script that reads "FOEDERIS IN TVRCAS SANCTIO." The medallion features intricate details and relief work. There is a hole at the bottom of the medallion. The craftsmanship highlights a high level of artistry. The overall composition emphasizes unity amongst the figures presented.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Alliance of the Papacy, Spain, and Venice [reverse]

Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi

Date
1571
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.31 cm (1 11/16 in.) gross weight: 30.37 gr (0.067 lb.) axis: 6:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1999.109.19.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • female
  • figure
  • Milanese
  • Venice
  • government
  • allegory
  • gilded
  • Spain
  • Pope
Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: .FOEDERIS.IN.TVRCAS.SANCTIO

NGA object ID 110725. 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.