Allegory of Peace(?), with Abundance Seated on a Bull and Psyches Flying About [reverse]
![Allegory of Peace(?), with Abundance Seated on a Bull and Psyches Flying About [reverse] by Gianpaolo Poggini](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/allegory-of-peace-with-abundance-seated-on-a-bull-nga-108137.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.87 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 23.67 gr (0.052 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Accession Number
1998.108.16.b
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by the Italian Mannerist sculptor Gianpaolo Pogg in 1564, just 3.87 cm in diameter, exemplifying the Renaissance fascination with small-scale, intricate sculptures. Poggini, a Florentine artist active under Medici patronage, was renowned for his medals and plaquettes, which blended classical mythology with allegorical themes. Produced via the lost-wax casting technique, this piece showcases the period's mastery of bronze, a durable medium prized for its rich patina and ability to capture fine details in miniature form. The reverse depicts an allegorical sc...