Who created "Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]"?

Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse] was created by Giovanni Martino Hamerani in 1678.

What medium is "Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]"?

Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse] is bronze.

Is "Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

1678

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (height with suspension loop): 3.65 cm (1 7/16 in.) overall (diameter without loop): 3.15 cm (1 1/4 in.) gross weight: 14.92 gr (0.033 lb.) axis: 12:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy

Accession Number

1995.49.11.b

Art Historical Context

In the late 17th century, Italian medallist Giovanni Martino Hamerani crafted this exquisite bronze medal, titled *Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]*, dated 1678. Measuring just 3.15 cm in diameter and weighing a mere 14.92 grams, its diminutive scale belies the masterful engraving technique typical of the Hamerani family, renowned papal artists who produced commemorative medals for the Catholic Church. The inclusion of a suspension loop suggests it was designed as a wearable devotional object, blending sculpture with personal piety. The reverse features Saints Peter and Paul, Rome's patro...

About the Artist

Giovanni Martino Hamerani · 1646–1705

Italian, 1646/9–1705

Saint Peter and Saint Paul [reverse]

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