The Strozzi Medusa
probably Italian School
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Marble
Measurements
80 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Rome
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288069
Summary
Marble, The Strozzi Medusa, probably Italian (Roman) School, 19th century. A circular relief plaque with the Strozzi Medusa; a paper label on the reverse inscribed in pen and ink, 'Baths of St. Philip, near/ Radicofani. Deposit of […]/ Medusa's head of Palazzo Strozzi at Rome'. Crack across the centre, the back encrusted and rough.
Marks and inscriptions
Bath of St. Philip, near Radicofani. Deposit of (?) Medusa's head of Palazzo Strozzi at Rome (inscribed label on back)
Makers and roles
probably Italian School, sculptor