Ulysses Musotti
Medal
1515 (made)
1515 (made)
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The reverse of a medal often bore designs that said something about the sitter. This medal of the Bolognese lawyer Ulysses Musotti shows objects found in a study, including a convex mirror on a triangular wooden stand. Often found in studies, mirrors could be used to magnify text, though they showed it in reverse. The medal is made by Francesco Raibolini, called Francia, a medalist, jeweller, goldsmith and painter from Bologna.
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Title | Ulysses Musotti (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, representing the Doctor of Laws Ulysses Musotti, by Francesco Raibolini (called Francia), Italy, Bologna, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | Circular bronze medal the obverse depicts ulysses musotti a young man in profile facing to the left his hair falls to the base of his neck and he wear a cap. The reverse of the medal shows objects found in a study: including a book a mortar and an hour glass. |
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Object history | Bought, 16s., 8d. |
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Summary | The reverse of a medal often bore designs that said something about the sitter. This medal of the Bolognese lawyer Ulysses Musotti shows objects found in a study, including a convex mirror on a triangular wooden stand. Often found in studies, mirrors could be used to magnify text, though they showed it in reverse. The medal is made by Francesco Raibolini, called Francia, a medalist, jeweller, goldsmith and painter from Bologna. |
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Accession number | 7556-1861 |
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Record created | June 11, 2009 |
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