Who created "Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]"?

Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse] was created by Giovanni da Cavino in mid 16th century.

When was "Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]" created?

This artwork was created mid 16th century.

What medium is "Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]"?

Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse] is bronze//Cast.

Is "Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

mid 16th century

Medium

bronze//Cast

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 3.81 cm (1 1/2 in.) gross weight: 20.96 gr (0.046 lb.) axis: 6:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.998.b

About the Artist

Giovanni da Cavino · 1500–1570

**Giovanni da Cavino: The Paduan Master of Medals and Antiquity** Giovanni da Cavino, born in May 1500 in Padua to goldsmith Bartolommeo di Giovanni from Cavino d'Arsego, inherited his family's craft from an early age. His father served as his initial master until Bartolommeo's death in 1517, after which Cavino trained in the workshop of the renowned Paduan sculptor Andrea Riccio (1470–1532), who...

Mercury Taming Pegasus [reverse]

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