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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.