Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian
Benvenuto CelliniWW-1500-269281
1500·silver testoon//Struck·overall (diameter): 2.88 cm (1 1/8 in.)
gross weight: 8.24 gr (0.018 lb.)
axis: 3:00
Catalogue
- Year
- 1500
- Medium
- silver testoon//Struck
- Dimensions
- overall (diameter): 2.88 cm (1 1/8 in.) gross weight: 8.24 gr (0.018 lb.) axis: 3:00
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art
- Artist
- Benvenuto Cellini
Artist
Benvenuto Cellini
Sculpture
Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author. His best-known extant works include the Cellini Salt Cellar, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which has been described as "one of the most important documents of the 16th century".
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Record
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- Benvenuto Cellini
- Year
- 1500
- Medium
- silver testoon//Struck
- Dimensions
- overall (diameter): 2.88 cm (1 1/8 in.) gross weight: 8.24 gr (0.018 lb.) axis: 3:00
- Watts ID
- WW-1500-269281
Source
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art
- Source
- nga
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified