Who created "Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]"?

Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse] was created by Master of Coriolanus in c. 1503.

What medium is "Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]"?

Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse] is bronze//Yellowish patina.

Is "Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]

Q: When was "Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]" created?

This artwork was created c. 1503.

Master of Coriolanus

c. 1503

Medium

bronze//Yellowish patina

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 5.35 cm (2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 46.19 gr (0.102 lb.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.273.b

Art Historical Context

This small bronze medallion, dated around 1503 and attributed to the anonymous Master of Coriolanus, exemplifies the refined art of Renaissance medal-making. Measuring just over two inches across, the reverse design depicts a shield held aloft by the mythological figures of Hercules and Janus. The yellowish patina highlights the careful casting and chasing typical of early sixteenth-century Italian bronzes, which were prized for their ability to preserve intricate details in a durable, portable format. Hercules, symbolizing strength and heroic virtue, and Janus, the two-faced god associated w...

Shield Supported by Hercules and Janus [reverse]

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