|
Date: |
|
Description: | Satirical medal, sixteenth century.
O.Head of a Pope, which, when turned 180 degrees turns into the head of the Devil
ECCLESIA PERVERSIA TENET FACIEM DIABOLI [666] (the perverted church has the countenance of the Devil).
R. Cardinal's head turning to a head of a fool
ET STVLTI ALIQVANDO SAPIENTES (The wise are shown to be fools).
German, 16th century | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Leahy, Kevin - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
MEDAL
Satirical medal, sixteenth century.O.Head of…
-
MEDALLION
Double-headed lead medallion, depicting two…
-
MEDALLION
Double-headed lead medallion, depicting two…
-
Medallion
Double-headed lead medallion, depicting two…
-
-
-
-
Mount
Gilt copper alloy fitting in…
-
-
Coin
Very poor condition, radiate head…
|