Phoenix on a Pyre Looking at the Sun [reverse]

Creator Name

Giancristoforo Romano;
Mantuan 15th Century

Cultural Context

Date

1401 to 1500

Source

Work details

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Title

Phoenix on a Pyre Looking at the Sun [reverse]

Creator

Giancristoforo Romano, Mantuan, c. 1465 - 1512, medalist;
Mantuan 15th Century, medalist

Worktype

Sculpture; Medal/Medallion

Cultural Context

Material

bronze//Later cast

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 6.15 cm (2 7/16 in.) gross weight: 85.93 gr (0.189 lb.) axis: 7:00

Technique

Language

Date

1401 to 1500

Provenance

Samuel H. Kress Collection; Donor: Samuel H. Kress Foundation; Source: Samuel H. Kress Foundation

Style Period

Renaissance

Rights

CC0

Inscription

around circumference: EXEMPLVM VNICVM FOR[mae] ET PVD[icitiae]

Location

Mantuan

Source

Subjects

Phoenix; Pyre; allegory

Topic

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Giancristoforo Romano, Phoenix on a Pyre Looking at the Sun [reverse], 1401 to 1500, National Gallery of Art. CC0.

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