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Source Description
In 1555, Jacopo da Trezzo moved to the Southern Netherlands to enter the service of Philip II of Spain (reigned 1556-1598). There, he cast medals of Philip and also of Mary Tudor, queen of England, to commemorate their wedding in 1554. The crisp modeling lends Mary's features alertness and dignity. The inscription on the medal celebrates her as "defender of the faith" for her support of Catholicism in England.
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Document identity
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6565
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Medal of Mary Tudor as Queen of England and Wife of Philip II of Spain
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Source metadata
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6565
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object
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normalized
title
Medal of Mary Tudor as Queen of England and Wife of Philip II of Spain
description
In 1555, Jacopo da Trezzo moved to the Southern Netherlands to enter the service of Philip II of Spain (reigned 1556-1598). There, he cast medals of Philip and also of Mary Tudor, queen of England, to commemorate their wedding in 1554. The crisp modeling lends Mary's features alertness and dignity. The inscription on the medal celebrates her as "defender of the faith" for her support of Catholicism in England.
provenance
Douglas H. Gordon, Baltimore; Walters Art Museum, 1942, by gift.
date
ca. 1555 (Renaissance)
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CC0
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en
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Coins & Medals
medals
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
W: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Source extras
reign
Philip II (1556-1598)
med
gilded copper alloy
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5225
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REN
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3137
Page inventory
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photo
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photo
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3
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photo
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