Pope Alexander VI (1492–1503)
Unknown Artist
late 15th century
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 11/16 in. (43 mm)
Classification
Medals and Plaquettes
Culture
Italian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Gwynne M. Andrews, 1931
Accession Number
31.33.180
Tags
About this artwork
This pope alexander vi (1492–1503) from Italian, dating from late 15th century, The work, executed in bronze, measures diameter: 1 11/16 in. and dates from a period of significant artistic development. Such decorative objects demonstrate both technical mastery and aesthetic sensibility, serving functional purposes while embodying cultural values and artistic achievement. This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.