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This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features a relief design depicting a group of figures, including a central figure on horseback surrounded by others, some holding banners or weapons. Below this scene is a smaller frieze depicting additional figures and elements such as shields. The outer periphery of the coin is inscribed with the words "SENATS POPLIS." The craftsmanship indicates close attention to detail, common in ancient civilizations' numismatic art. The coin appears to be made from a copper alloy, giving it an aged appearance.
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This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features a relief design depicting a group of figures, including a central figure on horseback surrounded by others, some holding banners or weapons. Below this scene is a smaller frieze depicting additional figures and elements such as shields. The outer periphery of the coin is inscribed with the words "SENATS POPLIS." The craftsmanship indicates close attention to detail, common in ancient civilizations' numismatic art. The coin appears to be made from a copper alloy, giving it an aged appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Triumph

Mantuan 16th Century

Date
first quarter 17th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.08 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 24.52 gr (0.054 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.245
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • civic
  • ceremony
  • Mantuan
  • Triumphal procession
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 upper field, TV in monogram: SENATVS POP[U]L[U]S (the senate and the people); on shield, among arms in exergue: M[odernus (?)] (presumably signature initial of "Moderno")

Marks

Reverse bears former inventory number 640 in black paint (unidentified collection) and 121 in yellow paint (Ricci 1931).

NGA object ID 43968. 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.