Papal Medal of Marcellus II

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Date

April 9/10–May 1, 1555

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of William F. Dunham

Also notable

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El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos; Greek, active in Spain, 1541–1614)