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1966.131.76.a

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Saint Catherine of Bologna

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Saint Catherine of Bologna

Creation Date

ca. 1712

Century

18th century

Dimensions

1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.76.a

Object Description

177 SAINT CATHERINE OF BOLOGNA (1413-63)

Obv. Saint Catherine seated to right, painting a putto on canvas supported by a putto on clouds. Around, SANCTA CATHARINA [V]IGRI DE BONONIA
Rev. Stemma. Around, MARCVS ANTONIVS A FLORE DONO DEDIT
Silver, struck, 45 mm. Hole at top

Caterina Vigri of Bologna was canonized by Pope Clement XI in 1712. The medal probably celebrates this event.


Keywords: religious visual works