Who created "Ship and Fortified City [reverse]"?

Ship and Fortified City [reverse] was created by Antonio Francesco Selvi in c. 1740s.

When was "Ship and Fortified City [reverse]" created?

This artwork was created c. 1740s.

What medium is "Ship and Fortified City [reverse]"?

Ship and Fortified City [reverse] is lead.

Is "Ship and Fortified City [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Ship and Fortified City [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ship and Fortified City [reverse]

Antonio Francesco Selvi

c. 1740s

Medium

lead

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 8.6 cm (18.96 lb.) gross weight: 180.16 gr (0.397 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

1997.114.42.b

Art Historical Context

Behold the reverse side of an exquisite medal by Antonio Francesco Selvi a prominent 18th-century Italianaver and medalist from, crafted around the 1740s. Titled *Ship and Fortified Cityreverse]*, this lead sculpture measures a modest 8.6 cm in diameter yet carries a substantial gross weight of 180.16 grams, underscoring the density of its material. Housed in the National Gallery Art's CSD Department as a gift from Lisa and Leonard Baskin, exemplifies the refined art of medal-making during Italy's Rococo transition. The intricate relief captures a majestic ship navigating toward a fortified c...

About the Artist

Antonio Francesco Selvi · 1679–1755

Antonio Francesco Selvi (1679–1753) was a prominent Florentine sculptor and medallist whose exquisite bronze portraits captured the elegance of late Baroque Italy. Little is known of his early life before he arrived in Florence in 1698, but he quickly established himself in the city's vibrant artistic scene by studying under Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi, the renowned bronze-worker, sculptor, medalli...

Ship and Fortified City [reverse]

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