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Bronze medal of Charles VIII of France, attributed to Niccolo Spinelli; Florence, 1494-95
Maker:
Spinelli, Niccolo (1430-1514)
Ruler:
Charles VIII (1483-1498)
Charles VIII personally led an aggressive campaign to annex large parts of Italy in 1494-5. He swept from north to south, entering Pisa, Florence, Rome and Naples, by which time an effective force, the Holy League of Venice, was being assembled against him. Recognising he was out classed, he beat a retreat with his army to France.
This piece belongs to a group of medals of French military leaders and courtiers present on the campaign, evidently commissioned during the French occupation of Florence in 1494-5. They are unsigned, but their style suggests an attribution to Spinelli.
Diameter: 93 mm
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
1494 - 1495
Accession number: CM.M.3794-R
Primary reference Number: 227242
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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