Elisabetta Querini, died 1559, Daughter of Francesco Querini of Venice, Wife of Lorenzo Masolo, Widowed 1556 [obverse]
16th century
![Elisabetta Querini, died 1559, Daughter of Francesco Querini of Venice, Wife of Lorenzo Masolo, Widowed 1556 [obverse] by Danese Cattaneo](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/elisabetta-querini-died-1559-daughter-of-nga-45076.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 40.51 gr (0.089 lb.) axis: 1:00
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Accession Number
1957.14.1012.a
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite bronze medal portraying Elisabetta Querinidied 1559), crafted by the renowned Renaissance sculptor Daneseaneo in 16th-century Venice. Measuring just 4.1 cm in diameter and weighing a delicate 40.51 grams, this intimate obverse portrait captures the poised likeness of a Venetian noblewomandaughter of Francesco Querini widow of Lorenzo Masolo since 1556. Cattaneo, a master medalist trained under Jacopo Sansovino, exemplifies the Renaissance revival of classical portraiture in miniature form. Portrait medals like this one were a hallmark of Renaissance Italy, serving as pers...