Mary Tudor, Queen of England (1516-1558, r. 1553, m. 1554), Commemorating her Marriage to Philip of Spain (1527-1598, r. 1556-98)

Medalist: Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo Italian

ca. 1555

Not on view

Jacopo was trained as a gem engraver, sculptor, and architect. In addition to making portrait medals of prominent Milanese individuals, he engraved germs and fabricated objects in precious and semi-precious stones for Cosimo I, the duke of Florence.

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Title: Mary Tudor, Queen of England (1516-1558, r. 1553, m. 1554), Commemorating her Marriage to Philip of Spain (1527-1598, r. 1556-98)
Artist: Medalist: Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo (Italian, Milan 1515/19–1589 Madrid)
Date: ca. 1555
Culture: Italian
Medium: Bronze, brown patina, cast
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 3/4 in. (70 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1936
Object Number: 36.110.21
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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