Marriage of Maximilian I of Austria and Mary of Burgundy

ca. 1477
Not on view
The Naples-born Candida was a courtier as well as medallist. He probably made this medal while serving as secretary to Mary of Burgundy and her husband, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, later Holy Roman Emperor, whose portrait is on the obverse.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marriage of Maximilian I of Austria and Mary of Burgundy
  • Artist: Medalist: Giovanni Filangieri Candida (Naples born before 1450, died ca. 1498–1499, act. Ghent)
  • Date: ca. 1477
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 51 mm
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.142.37
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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