Sheet with Seven Antique Medals
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows seven round drawings of ancient coins, each with a different figure carved in relief. One coin has a standing warrior holding a spear, another shows a draped woman, and a third depicts a reclining man with a lyre. The coins are rough and textured, with some faces looking worn or damaged. These drawings were made to study old coins, which often showed myths or historical scenes. The artist focused on the details of each figure, like the folds in the fabric or the expressions on the faces. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style valued emotion and history in art.
