Medallion Collection

Ottoman Empire / Map 16C
Istanbul in the 16th century, after the Turks captured it. The map is entitled Byzantium, now Constantinople

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey
XCF306001 A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Bungay Corn Cross 1810
The corn cross from the village of Bungay, on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, and the plan of a double punt. Heraldic medallions(coins) from the 17th century surround the illustration of the cross

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass)
PC129072 Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: earthly cycle of the year; ); French, out of copyright

George Scott Winslow, 1866. Creator: Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis is one of the most important American sculptors of the 19th century. The free-born child of an African American man and a Chippewa woman, Lewis was also known by her tribal name

SELOCTA, 1825. Creek Native American. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles Bird King

St. Peters crucifixion medallion in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Middle East Christian patriarchs medal, Paris, France, Europe

Picture No. 12020190
Carrier Pigeon, wearing sunglasses hat and gold chain with dollar sign.. Digital manipulation Date:

Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton
5307341 Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton.; (add.info.: Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton on blue Jaspar Ware. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) an English mathematician, astronomer

Various oval and round tricolor medallions showing scenes from classical mythology. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689228 Various oval and round tricolor medallions showing scenes from classical mythology. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689099 Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W

Portrait medallions of Sir William Herschel, Ferdinand, King of Two Sicilies, and Governor William Franklin
FLO4689001 Portrait medallions of Sir William Herschel, Ferdinand, King of Two Sicilies, and Governor William Franklin. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Medallion portrait of astronomer Sir William Herschel. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688973 Medallion portrait of astronomer Sir William Herschel. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Fernando de Toledo
3329979 Fernando de Toledo; (add.info.: Medallion portrait of Fernando de Toledo (1528-1591) a Spanish nobleman. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER)
1578288 Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER); (add.info.: Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER)

Vase with botanical panel, vase with whorls (lacets) and painted cupid panel
FLO4633400 Vase with botanical panel, vase with whorls (lacets) and painted cupid panel, and vase with four cameo-style medallions

Vase with a medallion of Marie Therese, in the collection of Queen Victoria, and plate with ribbons
FLO4633325 Vase with a medallion of Marie Therese, in the collection of Queen Victoria, and plate with ribbons. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882)
2603971 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882); (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807 - 1882) Italian patriot. In 1860, at the head of his l, 000 Red Shirts, he conquered Sicily and Naples

Prince Albert, 1850
3329924 Prince Albert, 1850; (add.info.: Medallion portrait of Prince Albert (1819-1861) the husband of Queen Victoria. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prince of Wales Vase in jasper. With figure of Britannia and a lion, medallion of George, crown and feathers
FLO4689224 Prince of Wales Vase in jasper. With figure of Britannia and a lion, medallion of George, crown and feathers, with lion and horse at base. Chromolithograph by W

Portrait medallions of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne (bricklayer at Etruria)
FLO4688996 Portrait medallions of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne (bricklayer at Etruria, Wedgwood factory) and Sir William Hamilton

Clock in marble and ormolu, made by Vulliamy, with the Young Geographers boys holding compasset and sextant
FLO4689239 Clock in marble and ormolu, made by Vulliamy, with the Young Geographers boys holding compasset and sextant. Medallion of the Three Graces. Chromolithograph by W

Teapot with Venus and Cupid, cup and saucer with medallion, and teapot with reliefs after Lady Templeton
FLO4689196 Teapot with Venus and Cupid, cup and saucer with medallion, and teapot with reliefs after Lady Templeton. Chromolithograph by W

Medallion portrait of Joseph Priestley, clergy and physical scientist. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689127 Medallion portrait of Joseph Priestley, clergy and physical scientist. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia (engraving)
2604039 Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia from 1825: Wood engraving).

Portrait of Johann Christian Bach
6365934 Portrait of Johann Christian Bach; Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Engraving by Agostino which represents the musician in a medallion)

Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798
2604002 Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798; (add.info.: Janus: Two - faced Ancient Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven. Copperplate engraving 1798).

Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689112 Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth
FLO4688985 Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black)
FLO4689189 Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black), Edmund Burke (pink) and William Pitt (blue). Chromolithograph by W

Medallion portrait of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689122 Medallion portrait of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood

Medallion decorated with Medusa's head (marble)
5309713 Medallion decorated with Medusa's head (marble); Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Turkey; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Spain (1837). Isabella II when she was a child holding
CUL4873591 Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Spain (1837). Isabella II when she was a child holding the Constitution of 18th June 1837. Litography. SPAIN

Portrait of Brigham Young American Mormon leader, 1870
2603992 Portrait of Brigham Young American Mormon leader, 1870; (add.info.: Brigham Young (1801 - 1877) American Mormon leader. Wood engraving published circa 1870).

Oviform vase with medallion, wine cooler with green reliefs and vase with arabesque and lotus reliefs
FLO4689184 Oviform vase with medallion, wine cooler with green reliefs and vase with arabesque and lotus reliefs. Chromolithograph by W

Portraits of King George III and Queen Charlotte. King George by John Flaxman 1,3, Queen Charlotte by John Flaxman 2,6
FLO4689308 Portraits of King George III and Queen Charlotte. King George by John Flaxman 1,3, Queen Charlotte by John Flaxman 2,6, the king as a young man 4

Medallions with nymph, Calliope as Hope, Cupid on a swan, and Cupid shaping his bow
FLO4689288 Medallions with nymph, Calliope as Hope, Cupid on a swan, and Cupid shaping his bow. Mounted pieces including gold box with cameo of Catherine II, buckle with Bonnie Prince Charlie

Medallions mounted in gold and steel. Subjects include nymphs sacrificing to Peace, Apollo with lyre, Cupid on a swan
FLO4689241 Medallions mounted in gold and steel. Subjects include nymphs sacrificing to Peace, Apollo with lyre, Cupid on a swan, Cancer Zodiac sign, Bourbonnais shepherd, etc. Chromolithograph by W

Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689102 Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch

Kubachi dish decorated in black under a green glaze, Persian, early 16th century (pottery)
BON93393 Kubachi dish decorated in black under a green glaze, Persian, early 16th century (pottery); diam: 35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Fashion Plate (Evening Costume), 1828. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Costume), 1828

Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. Creator: Anon
Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. The shah is shown here at perhaps just nineteen or twenty years of age, wearing jeweled portraits of the Shi'ite Imams

Portrait medallion from Frans Greenwood held by a muse, 1748. Creator: Aert Schouman
Portrait medallion from Frans Greenwood held by a muse, 1748

Medallion and trophy with musical instruments, c.1600-c.1800. Creator: Anon
Medallion and trophy with musical instruments, c.1600-c.1800. Fan design: a medallion with a standing figure, and musical instruments tied together

Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892. Creator: Désiré Ringel d'Illzach
Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892

Portrait of Madame Roland, Probably 1792-1793. Creator: François Masson
Portrait of Madame Roland, Probably 1792-1793

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"Exploring the Rich History of Medallions: From Ottoman Empire to Tarot Cards" Step back in time and uncover the fascinating world of medallions, as we embark on a journey through various eras and cultures. Traveling to the 16th century Ottoman Empire, we encounter intricately designed medallions that were cherished symbols of power and prestige. These exquisite pieces adorned with magnificent patterns tell tales of an opulent era long gone. In "A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, " a map published by Hannah Humphrey in the early 1800s, we catch a glimpse of how medallions captivated art enthusiasts even then. Their allure transcended time, captivating minds across centuries. Moving forward to Bungay Corn Cross in 1810, we witness a different kind - one that commemorated local events or landmarks. This unique piece serves as a reminder that medallions weren't solely reserved for nobility but also celebrated community pride. The stained glass window depicting Pisces from the zodiac reminds us that medallions found their way into religious art too. Crafted with vibrant colors and intricate details, these sacred pieces added beauty and symbolism to places of worship. Shifting our focus to Native American culture, Karl Bodmer's aquatint engraving portrays Wahk-Tó-Ge-Li (Big Soldier), a Yankton Sioux chief wearing his tribal medallion proudly. Medallions held deep cultural significance among indigenous communities as emblems representing leadership and heritage. Edmonia Lewis's sculpture "George Scott Winslow" showcases another aspect where medallions played a role - portraiture. The inclusion of this accessory adds depth and character while highlighting social status during the late 19th century. SELOCTA's lithograph captures Creek Native American wearing their traditional attire along with strikingly crafted medallions.