Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513), Pope 1503 [obverse]
1667/1682
![Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513), Pope 1503 [obverse] by Girolamo Paladino](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/julius-ii-giuliano-della-rovere-1443-1513-pope-nga-110733.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 32.01 gr (0.071 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
1999.109.18.a
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by Italian artist Girolamo Pal between 1667 and1682, captures the stern visage of Pope Julius IIGiuliano della R, 1443–1513) on its obverse side. Measuring just 4.1 cm in diameter and weighing 32 grams, it exemplifies the Renaissance tradition of portrait medals—intimate, collectible sculptures that served as personal tokens of admiration for great figures. Donated to the National Gallery of Art by and Leonard Baskin, now resides in the museum's sculpture collection. Pope Julius II, who ascended to the papacy in 1503, was a transformative figure in the Ren...