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Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi
Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Vallettacirca 1725

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Dark bronze circular medal with relief portrait bust of a curly-haired man in ornate armor, shown in profile facing right, with incised Latin lettering along the upper rim
Large bronze medal with raised relief depicting an armored figure holding a shield and spear, standing over a recumbent lion amid scattered arms and waves, with sailing ships in the background; Latin inscriptions read "TERRAQ · MARIQUE" above and "FORTES · CREANTVR · FORTIBVS" below; dark patinated surface with fine detail work.
Circular bronze medallion lid with dark patina, featuring a relief of an armored standing figure holding a sword and shield beside a lion, with sailing ships in the background; Latin inscriptions along the upper arc and lower edge.
Circular dark bronze medal or box lid with a high-relief bust portrait in right profile of a man wearing a long curled periwig and armored breastplate with decorative medallion; Latin inscription along the upper border reads 'F·D·AN·MANOEL·DE·VILHENA·M·'
Artist or Maker
Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi
Italy, Florence, 1656-1740
Title
Allegory of the Establishment of Fort Manoel, Valletta
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1725
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by John E. Ehrlich, the Shickman Gallery, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Richeson, by exchange
Accession Number
AC1999.70.2
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture