ECL-Bn.17:51-2014
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.17:51-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Gem: Medusa
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Bn.17:33
Description
Content (description)
The oval gem shows the head of Medusa in profile to left. Up the right runs the Greek word EONNNOE (??). The gem is set in a frame of meander pattern, at the bottom of which is pinned a scroll with the words IMPUNE SPECTARE LICET. On left the gem is shown in its actual size with the words GEMMAE MAGNITUDO. The gem stands on a concave tabula ansata, around the edge of which runs a leafy moulding. A frontal Medusa head is set above the gem and from it run thick oak garlands, looped in the upper corners with a representation of Medusa set in the centre of the loop.
Inscribed in the tabula ansata: MEDUSAM. A SOLONE CHALCEDONIO INSCULPTAM/ ALTERAM VELUTI POLYCLETI NORMAM/ ADMIRANDAM IMITANDAMQ. EXHIBET/ ROMAE EX MUSEO STROZZIO/ HIER. EQUES ODAM.
Inscribed in the tabula ansata: MEDUSAM. A SOLONE CHALCEDONIO INSCULPTAM/ ALTERAM VELUTI POLYCLETI NORMAM/ ADMIRANDAM IMITANDAMQ. EXHIBET/ ROMAE EX MUSEO STROZZIO/ HIER. EQUES ODAM.
Content (object)
gem
Dimensions
height (actual size): 500mm
width (actual size): 379mm
width (actual size): 379mm
Inscription
See Description:
Inscribed in the tabula ansata: MEDUSAM. A SOLONE CHALCEDONIO INSCULPTAM/ ALTERAM VELUTI POLYCLETI NORMAM/ ADMIRANDAM IMITANDAMQ. EXHIBET/ ROMAE EX MUSEO STROZZIO/ HIER. EQUES ODAM.
Inscribed in the tabula ansata: MEDUSAM. A SOLONE CHALCEDONIO INSCULPTAM/ ALTERAM VELUTI POLYCLETI NORMAM/ ADMIRANDAM IMITANDAMQ. EXHIBET/ ROMAE EX MUSEO STROZZIO/ HIER. EQUES ODAM.
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Odam, Girolamo, 1681 - ? (Engraver)