Summary
Copy of a medal of Valerio Belli. The original medal was made in about 1540, once believed to be a self portrait, now attributed to Alessandro Vittoria. This Electrotype copy made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original medal from the collection of George III (Reg: G3,IP.183) was exhibited in the King's Library of the British Museum in 1881 and is No. 80 in the catalogue of that exhibition. It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with that exhibition and publication and acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed in the late 1880s. The original medal is cast lead, this epectrotype is copper plated and toned.
The gem engraver and medallist Valerio Belli, often called Valerio Vicentino was born about 1468 at Vicenza, where he died in 1546.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Valerio Belli facing left, bare-headed; around, . VALERIVS BELLVS .
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
King's Library No.80
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library., 35 Pages
[Book] Hill, George W. & Pollard, Graham. 1967. Renaissance Medals from the Samuel H. Kress Collection., 79 Pages
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