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The image shows a circular medallion or coin with detailed engravings. The surface features a mythological scene with a winged horse, potentially Pegasus, being ridden by a human-like figure in a chariot-like contraption. The medallion is filled with intricate patterns, including a vertical staff or pole. The predominant color is gold-toned, suggesting a bronze or gold-colored material. The surface displays signs of aging and wear, indicating potential historical significance. Incomplete inscriptions along the circumference and two visible holes for mounting or wearing are also observed.
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The image shows a circular medallion or coin with detailed engravings. The surface features a mythological scene with a winged horse, potentially Pegasus, being ridden by a human-like figure in a chariot-like contraption. The medallion is filled with intricate patterns, including a vertical staff or pole. The predominant color is gold-toned, suggesting a bronze or gold-colored material. The surface displays signs of aging and wear, indicating potential historical significance. Incomplete inscriptions along the circumference and two visible holes for mounting or wearing are also observed.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Triumphant Warrior

Antico

Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.13 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 14.26 gr (0.031 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.244
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • classical
  • allegory
  • Triumph
  • Mantuan
Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: +DO[NO] : H[A]EC * FIDES = QVAM x FECIT * (I offer these [victories?] as Faith has accomplished them)[1]

Marks

Reverse bears earlier-style NGA accession number in red paint.

NGA object ID 43967. 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.