Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502–1585, pope 1572), Promulger of the Gregorian Calendar

Medalist: Giovanni V. Melon Italian

1579

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Title: Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502–1585, pope 1572), Promulger of the Gregorian Calendar
Artist: Medalist: Giovanni V. Melon (Italian, active ca. 1570–90)
Date: 1579
Culture: Italian, Rome
Medium: Bronze, cast
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (44 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.140.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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