Clara Rosenberger

Unknown

mid-16th century · Honestone · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Clara Rosenberger was born in Augsburg and married a master of the Nuremberg Mint who died in 1536. The legend on the medallion states that she is represented at the age of fifty-one. Her clear profile reflects the sharp vision of the artist to capture the determination and dignity of the mature sitter. Medallions in stone, wax, or wood (Carchesius, 17.190.487) were probably made as models for a medal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-16th century

Medium

Honestone

Culture

Southern German

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917