Who created "Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)"?

Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700) was created by Giovanni Martino Hamerani in 17th century.

When was "Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)"?

Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700) is Bronze, brown patina.

Is "Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)" in the public domain?

Yes, Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

17th century

Medium

Bronze, brown patina

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Rupert L. Joseph, 1959

Accession Number

60.55.28

Tags

MenProfilesPopes

Art Historical Context

This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by Italian artist Giovanni Martino Hamer in the 17th, captures a profile portrait of Pope Innocent, who served from 1691 to 1700. Measuring just 1 1/4 inches in diameter, its intimate scale and rich brown patina evoke the tradition of Renaissance and Baroque medal-making in Italy, where such small-scale sculptures commemorated dignitaries and events. Hamerani, part of a prominent Roman family of medalists, in papal portraits, blending classical profile views—reminiscent of ancient Roman coins—with intricate Baroque detailing. Bronze, valued for its durabil...

About the Artist

Giovanni Martino Hamerani · 1646–1705

Italian, 1646/9–1705

Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700)

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