Who created "Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse]"?

Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse] was created by John Sigismund Tanner in 1736.

What medium is "Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse]"?

Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse] is silver.

Is "Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse]

John Sigismund Tanner

1736

Medium

silver

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 3.88 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 20.5 gr (0.045 lb.) axis: 12:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

Accession Number

2002.146.17.a

Art Historical Context

Behold the obverse of *Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal)*, a silver medal crafted in 1736 by English-born engraver John Sigism Tanner. Measuring just 3.88 cm in diameter and weighing a mere 20.5 grams, this intimate artwork—classified as sculpture in the National Gallery of Art's and Sculpture Department—was generously gifted by Lisa Unger Baskin. Struck with precise numismatic detail (axis at 12:00), it exemplifies the era's medal-making artistry, where tiny surfaces conveyed grand narratives. At its center reigns Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, her poised figure...

Minerva (Jernegan's Lottery Medal) [obverse]

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