Jubeljaar van paus Clemens VIII
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.2; 28.34
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
diameter 4,2 cm x gewicht 28,34 gr
Art Historical Context
### Jubeljaar van Paus VIII Crafted in 1600 by Italian metalworker Giorgio di Antonioancetti, this exquisite medal commemorates the *Jubeljaar*—or Jubilee Year—of Pope Clement VIII. Measuring just 4.2 cm in diameter and weighing 28.34 grams, it is a pocket-sized treasure from the late Renaissance, likely produced as a devotional souvenir for pilgrims flocking to Rome during this special Holy Year. Declared by Clement VIII (r. 1592–1605), the Jubilee offered plenary indulgences to the faithful, drawing massive crowds and marking a pivotal moment of Catholic renewal amid Europe's religious uphe...