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Portrait medal

Vittore Gambello, 1460–1537

Portrait medal with Latin inscription 'Giovanni Bellini, the Venetian, best of painters'. Reverse: an owl 'Virtvtis et ingenii', the emblem of virtue and talent. Signed 'Victor Camelius (Vettar di Antonio Gambello) faciebat'.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait medal, 1460–1537

Date supported

1936

Medium and material

Metal

Dimensions

59 cm

Grant

390

Total cost

390

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