Italy. Girolama Colonna. XVI Century. Bronze medal by Domenico Poggini. (Bronze, 37.86 mm, 27.32 g). HIERON COL ARAGON Bust with high-necked robe on left, hair gathered by ribbon into soft chignon and earrings. Beaded border. Rev. PVDICITIA Personification of Modesty standing, head turned left while lifting her robe with her right hand. Toderi-Vannel 1475. Attwood p. 421. Armand I, 191, 22. Very Fine contemporary cast.
Daughter of Ascanio Colonna and Giovanna of Aragon, wife of Camillo Pignatelli, Girolama composed poetry and devoted herself to astrology.
Ex Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 775.