Memorial Tablet, with Geniuses of Death and Fame [reverse]
Dassier, Jean · Swiss
first half 18th century
- Medium
- silver
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1651 to 1700
- Image size
- 3888 × 3831px
Description
The image contains a circular medallic sculpture with a relief featuring two cherubic figures with wings on opposite sides of an arch. One cherub is blowing a trumpet. Below them is a decorative arch framing a central rectangular section with the engraved text "PRINCE DE CONDÉ. M. 1637." Ornate foliage and scroll patterns decorate the sides, above two meticulously carved human faces in profile. The sculpture has a bronze hue, and the signature "I. DASSIER F." is at the bottom edge of the circle.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).