Medal of Giovanni Aloysius of Tuscany

ca. 1470 - 84

Italian, active ca. 1470-1484

The 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.

Cast bronze

5/16 in. (0.8 cm)

Diam.: 2 3/4 in.

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

57.43

Now on view at the Seattle Art Museum

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