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Portrait Medallion of Jan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619): MAR.C.19-1912

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Titles

Portrait Medallion of Jan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619)

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood, Josiah

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Description

Jasper, pale blue with darker blue wash on the upper surface, and white relief. Oval, with bust of Jan Van Oldenbarneveldt in profile to right, impressed 'OLDENBARNEVELD' below the truncation. On the reverse there are two circular holes behind the head and chest of the relief.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1780 - 1795

Note

The medallion of Oldenbarneveld is mentioned in the 1779 Wedgwood Catalogue, and in the Oven Book, 17th July 1779. The mould sur¬vives. See Documentation

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Relief

Materials used in production

Jasper ware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WEDGWOOD
  • Location: On back
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: OLDENBARNEVELD
  • Location: On front below the truncation
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.19-1912
Primary reference Number: 11398

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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