Bernardino Gamberia, 1455-1507, Private Chamberlain of Innocent VIII [obverse]
![Bernardino Gamberia, 1455-1507, Private Chamberlain of Innocent VIII [obverse] by Niccolò Fiorentino](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/bernardino-gamberia-1455-1507-private-chamberlain-nga-44798.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.15 cm (2 7/16 in.) gross weight: 68.5 gr (0.151 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Accession Number
1957.14.854.a
Art Historical Context
This bronze medal, created in 1485 by the Florentine artist Niccolò Fiorentino, portrays Bernardino Gamberia on its obverse. Gamberia served as Private Chamberlain to Pope Innocent VIII, a role that placed him at the heart of the papal court during a period of significant political and artistic activity in Renaissance Italy. The work captures the dignified profile of this ecclesiastical official, reflecting the era’s interest in individual likeness and status. Niccolò Fiorentino was renowned for his skill in producing portrait medals that combined classical influences with contemporary realis...