Karel I
Medium
casting
Dimensions
3.3; 14.71
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Karel I*, a cast medal crafted in 1517 by Giovanni Pomedelli, a Italian medallist from Cre active during the Renaissance. Measuring just 3.3 cm in diameter and weighing 14.71 grams, intimate portrait object exemplifies the era's fascination with small-scale sculpture, blending classical antiquity's revival with contemporary portraiture. Likely depicting Charles V (known as Karel I in Dutch), the young Holy Roman Emperor and King of, it captures a pivotal as he ascended to power amid Europe's shifting political landscape. Pomedelli's work reflects the Renaissance medal tr...
About the Artist
Giovanni Maria Pomedelli
Giovanni Maria Pomedelli remains one of the more elusive figures in art history, with scant biographical details available in major sources like Wikipedia or comprehensive art historical databases. Auction records, such as those on Invaluable.com, confirm his existence as a painter whose works periodically surface in sales, attracting collectors interested in lesser-known Italian artists. The virt...