Nomisma histaménon
Description
D/ +IhSXPSREXREGNANTIUm buste de Christ (deux points dans les bras du nimbe). R/ NIKH+ORKAIRACI 'AV (légende grecque) bustes de face de Nicéphore II et Basile II tenant entre eux une croix patriarcale.
Subject depicted
(Nicéphore II Phocas, Basile II, jésus Christ, buste, croix)
About this work
The artwork titled "Nomisma histaménon", attributed to NICÉPHORE II PHOCAS (émetteur), is preserved at musée Saint-Raymond. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: archéologie, numismatique, romain, commerce - économie - finances. It was created using the following materials and techniques: or (frappé). Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 10th Century;4th quarter 10th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée Saint-Raymond preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
L'oeuvre Nomisma histaménon de NICÉPHORE II PHOCAS (émetteur) fait partie des collections du musée Saint-Raymond. La technique employée est : or (frappé). Les dimensions de l'oeuvre sont : Poids en gr 4,38 ; Axe en h 6. Sujet représenté : (Nicéphore II Phocas, Basile II, jésus Christ, buste, croix). L'oeuvre date de la 3e quart 10e siècle;4e quart 10e siècle.
Creation context
C'est durant la 3e quart 10e siècle;4e quart 10e siècle que NICÉPHORE II PHOCAS (émetteur) conçoit Nomisma histaménon, porté par un élan de renouvellement artistique qui traverse alors le monde de la création. Le musée Saint-Raymond conserve aujourd'hui cette pièce née d'un moment historique singulier, où les conventions esthétiques sont remises en question et où de nouvelles voies s'ouvrent aux artistes les plus audacieux.
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