Summary
Copy of a medal bearing a portrait believed to be of Lucrezia de' Medici. The original medal, by Pastorino de' Pastorini, was made in about 1550. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original cast lead medal was from the collection of King George III then part of the British Museum collection (Reg: G3,IP.585). It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with an exhibition of Italian medals in the King's Library in 1881 and was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed probably from the late 1880s.The electrotype is copper plated and toned.
Obverse Description
Bust of Lucrezia facing left, wearing a gown, an ear-ring, and with her hair braided and in a net; around, DIVA LVCRETIA
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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Overall Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
King's Gallery 1881 no. 159 British Museum Reg: G3,IP.585
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library., 52 Pages
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