Who created "Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]"?

Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse] was created by Florentine 16th Century in c. 1545.

When was "Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]" created?

This artwork was created c. 1545.

What medium is "Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]"?

Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse] is cast non-sterling silver.

Is "Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]

Florentine 16th Century

c. 1545

Medium

cast non-sterling silver

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 5.11 cm (2 in.) gross weight: 58.43 gr (0.129 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

1992.55.10.b

Art Historical Context

This exquisite small-scale sculpture, *Horse Pawing the Earthreverse]*, hails from 16th-century Florence around 1545, a golden age of Renaissance artistry. Crafted in cast non-sterling silver it measures just 5.11 cm (2 inches) in diameter and weighs 5843 grams, suggesting it forms the reverse side of a Renaissance medal orquette—a popular format for commemorating events, patrons, or virtues. Attributed to an anonymous Flor workshop, its precise casting technique highlights the era's mastery of metalwork, where artists drew on classical antiquity for dynamic motifs. The dynamic image of a hor...

Horse Pawing the Earth [reverse]

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