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1966.137.286.a

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Angelo Poliziano

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Artist

Niccolo Cerbara (1793 - 1869)

Title

Angelo Poliziano

Creation Date

1843-1858

Century

19th century

Dimensions

1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.137.286.a

Object Description

215 ANGELO POLIZIANO (1454-94), poet and humanist

Obv. Bust to left. Around, ANGELVS POLITIANVS; below, NIC . CERBARA F .
Rev. In laurel wreath, inscription, POETAE | ET VETERVM | VTRIVSQ . LINGVAE | SCRIPTORVM | RESTITVTORI | SAGACISS; stamped on rim, head of Minerva to left
Bronze, struck, black patina, 42 mm.

This is one of Cerbara's series of famous Italians.