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Italy: CM.175-1964

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Maker(s)

Travani, Gioacchino Francesco
Mint: Rome

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Description

A cast bronze portrait medal of Pope Alexander VII (1655-1667), by Giocchino Francesco Travani (1634-1675), active in Rome, circa 1655-1663, after a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). The reverse of Androcles and the Lion refers to the gratitude of the Pope of Domenico lacobacci, who commissioned the medal.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1964)

Dating

Production date: AD 1659

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 96.6 mm Weight 167.23 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.175-1964
Primary reference Number: 200212
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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 3 July 2023 Last processed: Monday 3 July 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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