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Allegorical Representation of Victory

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This object appears to be a coin or medallion with relief engravings, featuring a scene of two individuals riding horses towards the right, accompanied by a tree with branches and blossoms on the left. The outer rim of the object is inscribed with the words "VICTORI GLORIA MAIOR ERIT." The bottom section of the object bears the letters "S C." The object appears gold with a brown patina in some areas.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
4650 × 4650 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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