Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502–1585, pope 1572), Promulger of the Gregorian Calendar
Object type: Medal
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Rome
Artist: Giovanni V. Melon
Artist bio: Italian, active ca. 1570–90
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: 1579
Medium: Bronze, cast
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (44 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Accession year: 1912
Tags: Men|Dragons|Profiles|Popes