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Cardinal Fabio Mignanelli

ca. 1551–57
Not on view
The medalist Zacchi was on the sidelines at the Council of Trent, where he modeled the portrait of Cardinal Fabio Mignanelli (1496-1557), emissary of popes from Paul III to Pius V. In keeping with Counter- Reformation aesthetics, the cardinal has an austere but imposing presence. This is the only known cast of the medal in silver. Its burnished lemony gilding serves as a foil for the vestments' tactile weave.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cardinal Fabio Mignanelli
  • Maker: Giovanni Zacchi (Italian, born 1512/15, died about 1565)
  • Date: ca. 1551–57
  • Culture: Italian, Bologna
  • Medium: Gilt silver
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Stephen K. Scher Gift, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.23
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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