The sculpture depicted on this coin shows a historical or battle scene with multiple human figures, possibly soldiers, along with structures resembling buildings or fortifications in the background. There are also figures on horseback and what might be flags or standards raised above the crowd. The composition is busy and dynamic, filled with detailed and compact forms. The color of the sculpture is a mix of browns and bronzy tones, indicating it is made of metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, giving it an antiqued appearance. The sculpture is on a circular coin with intricate designed features showcasing a scene from a historical context. The border of the coin features some text.
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The sculpture depicted on this coin shows a historical or battle scene with multiple human figures, possibly soldiers, along with structures resembling buildings or fortifications in the background. There are also figures on horseback and what might be flags or standards raised above the crowd. The composition is busy and dynamic, filled with detailed and compact forms. The color of the sculpture is a mix of browns and bronzy tones, indicating it is made of metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, giving it an antiqued appearance. The sculpture is on a circular coin with intricate designed features showcasing a scene from a historical context. The border of the coin features some text.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Alfonso's Triumphal Entry into Naples [reverse]

Andrea Guacialoti

Date
1481
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.) gross weight: 108.41 gr (0.239 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1988.30.4.b
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • Renaissance
  • civic
  • ceremony
  • Triumphal procession
  • Prato
Provenance

Dr. Lederer, Berlin; purchased 1929 by J.W. Frederiks [1889-1962], The Hague; (sale, Sotheby's, London, 23-24 May 1988, 1st day, no. 25); purchased by (Cyril Humphris, London) for NGA.

Inscription

incuse inscriptions, above: NEAPOLIS . VICTRIX; on scroll: OBITALIAM AC FI/DEM RESTITVTAM / MCCCCLXXXI; below: OPVS AND. G. PRATENS

NGA object ID 70397. 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.