The image shows a circular medallion featuring a relief sculpture of a winged figure with flowing garments, likely depicting an angel or allegorical figure. The figure is holding a staff or rod with one hand, partially draped over their extended arm. Surrounding the figure, there are elements including a rooster and an urn or vessel. The sculpture is crafted from a material that resembles bronze or aged metal, giving it a dark golden hue with signs of wear and patina. The outer edge of the medallion is inscribed with the words "NOSTRA MEDELA." The overall appearance evokes an antiquated, classical style.
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The image shows a circular medallion featuring a relief sculpture of a winged figure with flowing garments, likely depicting an angel or allegorical figure. The figure is holding a staff or rod with one hand, partially draped over their extended arm. Surrounding the figure, there are elements including a rooster and an urn or vessel. The sculpture is crafted from a material that resembles bronze or aged metal, giving it a dark golden hue with signs of wear and patina. The outer edge of the medallion is inscribed with the words "NOSTRA MEDELA." The overall appearance evokes an antiquated, classical style.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Angel with the Instruments of the Passion [reverse]

Sebastian Dadler

Date
1631
Medium
sliver
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
2007.150.8.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Baroque
  • Strasbourg
  • struck
  • angels
  • religious
  • Acquired after publication of Medals
Provenance

Leonard (1922-2000) and Lisa Unger Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2008 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: NOSTRA MEDELA; on the tablet above the cross: INRI

NGA object ID 143503. 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.