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Title: | Michelangelo Medal issued by the city of Caprese, Italy, 1910 |
Authors: | Anonymous |
Keywords: | Michelangelo Buonarrotti, 1475- 1564;Medals;Caprese |
Issue Date: | 1910 |
Abstract: | General Description: In 1910 the city of Caprese modified its name to become officially Caprese Michelangelo. This medal is dated 11-IX-1910 (11th of November, 1910), which coincides with this event. The medal is unusual in the border design reminiscent of a decorative wreath. The obverse shows a ¾ bust of Michelangelo looking left and an inscription.The reverse inscription informs in honor of Michelangelo 11-IX-1910 and an inscription at 7:00. Artist Biography: Obverse Description: The Obverse bears a slightly left-facing portrait of Michaelangelo with the text "MICHAELANGELO" to the left. To the right is inscribed "G Picchiani", which references the manufacturer. A wreath surrounds this side. Reverse Description: The reverse bears the text "ONORANZE A MICHELANGELO -- CAPRESE 11-IX-1910 --". Beneath this is the inscription "PICCHIANI -- FIRENZE", which references the manufacturer. This side is surrounded by a wreath. Historical Context: Founded in 1902, the manufacturer is still active in Florence as Picchiani e Barlacchi: https://www.picchianiebarlacchi.com/ |
Description: | This medal was uploaded to DLynx by Grayson Burke '21 in the Visual Resource Center during the 2019 summer. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10267/35324 |
Appears in Collections: | A Catalogue of Medals Commemorating Michelangelo |
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20190620_Medal_062_obverse.jpg | 1.9 MB | JPEG | View/Open | |
20190620_Medal_062_reverse.jpg | 1.92 MB | JPEG | View/Open |
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