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Medal, Commemorative

Object number2011.65.24

Date1945-2009

OriginItaly

Mediumbrass; enamel

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionBrass religious medallion. Blue and red enamel on obverse. Gold and blue text. One side has image of Saint Benedict.Dimensions1.25 x 1.625 in. (3.2 x 4.1 cm)
InscriptionsGold print: "S-M-O-L-I-V-B PAX V-R-S-N-S-M-V".

Inside circles, around a cross: "C" "S" / "P" "B".

Printed on cross: vertically, "CSSML"; horizontally, "NDSMD".

Reverse: blue enamel around edges with gold print: "EIVS-IN-OBITV-NRO-PRA" ; "SENTIA-MVNIAMVR".
MarksStamped to right of cross: "ITALY".
Historical NotesThis medal was probably used for inspiration by Virgil Cantini. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

Previous owner Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

Related person Saint Benedict

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