Philip II, King of Spain (1527–1598)

Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo

third quarter 16th century · Gold · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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.

Artist

Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo

Date

third quarter 16th century

Medium

Gold

Culture

Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907