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Altobello Averoldo (ca. 1465–1531)

Loan
 (Italian, 1484–1543/1544)
Dateca. 1517–21
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 3 5/8 in. (9.25 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.39
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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Antonio Abondio
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Francesco Francia
ca. 1508/10
Bronze portrait medal of Artemisia Gentileschi wearing a lace-trimmed dress with a pearl neckla…
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Unknown artist
ca. 1627
Bronze portrait medal of Ludovico Scarampi wearing a tonsure, in profile to the right
Cristoforo di Geremia
ca. 1440
Bronze portrait medal of Michelangelo, bearded and in profile to the right
Loan
Leone Leoni
1560
Bronze portrait medal of Elisabetta Querini, her hair curled and bound in a loose bun, in profi…
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Danese Cattaneo
ca. 1550
Bronze portrait medal of Cecilia Gonzaga wearing a high-necked, high-waisted dress with full sl…
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Pisanello (Antonio di Puccio Pisano)
dated 1447
Bronze portrait medal of King Charles VIII of France in profile to the left, wearing a large me…
Loan
Attributed to Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore Spinelli)
ca. 1495
Bronze portrait medal of Isotta degli Atti wearing a veil over her hair in profile to the right
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Matteo de' Pasti
dated 1446
Bronze portrait medal of Jacoba Corregia wearing a brocade dress, two necklaces, a hairnet, and…
Loan
Mantuan School
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