Medal of Giovanni Aloysius of Tuscany
Dateca. 1470 - 84
Maker
Lysippus the Younger
Italian, active ca. 1470-1484
Label TextThe artist adopted the name of the ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos of Sikyon and sculpted portrait medals based on ancient coins. His intent was to confer lasting fame through the image of an individual and an impressive inscription in Roman capitals.
Object number57.43
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions5/16 in. (0.8 cm)
Diam.: 2 3/4 in.
MediumCast bronze
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