Medal Depicting Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) from the Illustrious Men of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (obverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1830–34
Medal Depicting Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) from the Illustrious Men of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (obverse) — Metalwork, by V. Catenacci, made in 20th century, dated 1830–34.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian sculptor, urban planner, architect, painter, set designer, and playwright during the Renaissance. He designed many churches, monuments, and the canopy over the high altar at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Physical description: bronze; Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1918.582.a). The museum record attributes this piece to V. Catenacci in 20th century around 1830–34. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
- Materials techniques
- bronze
Identification
- Source note
- All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
- Museum object name
- Metalwork
- Museum object number
- 1918.582.a
Catalogue references
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