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Guiliano delle Rovere (1443-1513), later Pope Julius II (from 1503): CM.1-1984

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Guiliano delle Rovere (1443-1513), later Pope Julius II (from 1503)

Maker(s)

Artist: Giovanni Candida (c.1445-c.1498)

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Cast AE double portrait medal of Guiliano delle Rovere (1443-1513), from 1503 Pope Julius II and his brother Clemente, Bishop of Mende 1483-1504. Attributed to Giovanna Candida (b. before 1450 d - after 1495). The medal was made between 1494 and 1499 when Giuliano della Rovere had quarrelled with the pope, Alexander VI, and sided with the French interest.

Notes

History note: From Spink auction no. 32, 30 XI/IXII, 1983 lot 630.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 74.41 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-01-31) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1495

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 61.5 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1-1984
Primary reference Number: 187740

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Created: Friday 12 October 2012 Updated: Friday 12 October 2012

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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