MYS (Greek). A contemporary of Pheidias, circ. B.C. 440. He is mentioned as one of the most distinguished Engravers of ancient times by Pliny, Propertius, Martial and Satius. He worked relievos on the shield of the bronze statue of Athena Promachos, in the Acropolis of Athens; the subject represented was the battle of the Lapithae and the Centaurs, and other figures. Bibliography. — Fortnum, Bronzes in the South Kensington Museum, &c.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
MORGANTI, BENTO
MORGANTI, BENTO or BENVENUTO (ltal.). Medallist of the early part of the eighteenth century, born at Rome, studied at Co?mbra (Portugal). His father was librarian to Don Thomas d' Almeida, first patriarch of Lisbon. The artist distinguished himself in Portugal as an Engraver of coins and medals, some of which are described in the work : Numismalogia, o breve recopilacao das algumas medalhas dos imperadores romanos, Lisbon, 1737. Bibliography. — Raczynski, Dictionnaire historico-artistique du Po...
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MORGANTI, BENTO or BENVENUTO (ltal.). Medallist of the early part of the eighteenth century, born at Rome, studied at Co?mbra (Portugal). His father was librarian to Don Thomas d' Almeida, first patriarch of Lisbon. The artist distinguished himself in Portugal as an Engraver of coins and medals, some of which are described in the work : Numismalogia, o breve recopilacao das algumas medalhas dos imperadores romanos, Lisbon, 1737. Bibliography. — Raczynski, Dictionnaire historico-artistique du Po...
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MORGHEN, RAFFAELLO
MORGHEN, RAFFAELLO (Ital.). Line-engraver, of the early part of the nineteenth century (1788-1833). He designed amongst others the following medals : Marie Louise of Bourbon, and her son Charles Louis, second king of Etruria, 1803 (after a model by Santarelli) ; — Giovanni Fantoni, 1807 ; — Ferdinand III., king of Etruria, on his visit to Milan, 1814; — Ferdinand IV. of the Two-Sicilies, 1792, etc. His work in line-engraving comprises 254 pieces, among which the best are those which he executed ...
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MORGHEN, RAFFAELLO (Ital.). Line-engraver, of the early part of the nineteenth century (1788-1833). He designed amongst others the following medals : Marie Louise of Bourbon, and her son Charles Louis, second king of Etruria, 1803 (after a model by Santarelli) ; — Giovanni Fantoni, 1807 ; — Ferdinand III., king of Etruria, on his visit to Milan, 1814; — Ferdinand IV. of the Two-Sicilies, 1792, etc. His work in line-engraving comprises 254 pieces, among which the best are those which he executed ...
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MORLON, PIERRE ALEXANDRE
MORLON, PIERRE ALEXANDRE (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Mâcon; pupil of Falgui?re, Mercié, and H. Dubois. Since 1901 he has exhibited every year at the Paris Salons Portraitmedallions and Plaquettes. In 1906 I noticed especially three fine Plaquettes : Société Médico-chirurgicale; — Vers la lumi?re; — L'Imprimeur; — and a medal, Gallia ; — and in 1907 : M. Destailleurs, architect; — Mme de R***; — Mme Morlon; — Gallia, medal belonging to the Paris Mint; — Aux Armes, similar medal; — Ma...
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MORLON, PIERRE ALEXANDRE (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Mâcon; pupil of Falgui?re, Mercié, and H. Dubois. Since 1901 he has exhibited every year at the Paris Salons Portraitmedallions and Plaquettes. In 1906 I noticed especially three fine Plaquettes : Société Médico-chirurgicale; — Vers la lumi?re; — L'Imprimeur; — and a medal, Gallia ; — and in 1907 : M. Destailleurs, architect; — Mme de R***; — Mme Morlon; — Gallia, medal belonging to the Paris Mint; — Aux Armes, similar medal; — Ma...
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MORO, JACOBO ANTONIO
MORO, JACOBO ANTONIO (Ital.). Medallist and Coin-engraver, born at Milan, and appointed Mint-engraver at Rome, in succession to Giorgio Rancetti in 1610. He served under Popes Paul V. Borghese and Gregory XV., remaining in office until 1624, when Gaspare Mola was called to fill his post. He died in January 1625. From 1621 he was assisted by Camillo Corradini. One of his finest productions is an Agnus Dei set with intaglios in precious stones. Moro's medals are usually signed : I. A. M. ; — I. A....
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MORO, JACOBO ANTONIO (Ital.). Medallist and Coin-engraver, born at Milan, and appointed Mint-engraver at Rome, in succession to Giorgio Rancetti in 1610. He served under Popes Paul V. Borghese and Gregory XV., remaining in office until 1624, when Gaspare Mola was called to fill his post. He died in January 1625. From 1621 he was assisted by Camillo Corradini. One of his finest productions is an Agnus Dei set with intaglios in precious stones. Moro's medals are usually signed : I. A. M. ; — I. A....
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