Who created "The Pope in Audience [reverse]"?

The Pope in Audience [reverse] was created by Vittore Gambello in probably 1482.

When was "The Pope in Audience [reverse]" created?

This artwork was created probably 1482.

What medium is "The Pope in Audience [reverse]"?

The Pope in Audience [reverse] is bronze.

Is "The Pope in Audience [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, The Pope in Audience [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Pope in Audience [reverse]

Vittore Gambello

probably 1482

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 5.1 cm (2 in.) gross weight: 49.46 gr (0.109 lb.) axis: 12:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.738.b

Art Historical Context

**The Pope in Audience [reverse]** is a finely crafted bronze medal by the Venetian artist Vittoreello, dating to around 1482. Measuring just 5.1 cm in diameter and weighing nearly 50 grams, this intimate sculpture exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with portrait medals—small, portable artworks that combined the artistry of sculpture with the prestige of commemoration. Produced through precise casting techniques, its reverse side captures a papal audience scene, aligned along a 12:00 axis for optimal viewing, showcasing Gambello's skill in low-relief modeling. In the vibrant artistic mil...

The Pope in Audience [reverse]

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