Paul III
Medal
second quarter of 16th century (made)
second quarter of 16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This medal depicts Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese, 1466-1549), who became Pope in 1534. It is made by Alessandro Cesati in Italy in the second quarter of the 16th century.
Cesati was an Italian medallist and gem-, cameo- and die-engraver, working ca. 1538-1564.
Cesati was an Italian medallist and gem-, cameo- and die-engraver, working ca. 1538-1564.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Paul III (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Pope Paul III, by Alessandro Cesati, Italy, second quarter of the 16th cent |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to the right of Paul, bearded, wearing a cope. Inscription. On the reverse Ganymede, naked, standing full face, on the right the eagle. On his left shoulder he holds a vase from which he waters a clump of lilies. Greek inscription. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'PAVLVS . III . PONT . MAX . AN . XI' (obverse) |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This medal depicts Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese, 1466-1549), who became Pope in 1534. It is made by Alessandro Cesati in Italy in the second quarter of the 16th century. Cesati was an Italian medallist and gem-, cameo- and die-engraver, working ca. 1538-1564. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 34 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.253-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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