Benedetto Pistrucci

Benedetto Pistrucci was an Italian sculptor, medalist and artist (1783–1855). He was born at Rome and died at Englefield Green.

Also recorded as Pistrucci.

Benedetto Pistrucci in brief

Born
1783
Died
1855
Known for
sculptor, medalist and artist
Place of birth
Rome
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Pistrucci. His recorded language was Italian.

3 children are recorded: Camillo Pistrucci, Maria Elisa Pistrucci and Elena Pistrucci.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 2: Waterloo Medal (Pistrucci) and Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Catalogued works

16 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, Open Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art. Their recorded dates run from 1787 to 2006.

The Waterloo Medallion: The Victorious Generals Wellington and Blücher, with Jupiter's Conquest of the Giants [reverse], held by Q214867, inventory 1996.122.6.b. Coronation of King George IV [obverse], dated 1821, held by Q214867, inventory 1998.108.15.a. Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia Offering Thanks for the King's Coronation by Genius [reverse], dated 1821, held by Q214867, inventory 1998.108.15.b. Grave of Pozzo di Borgo, held by Père Lachaise Cemetery. Waterloo Medal (Pistrucci), dated 1849. Uomini e dei nelle cere di Benedetto Pistrucci. Pistrucci's "Capriccio", dated 2006. Venus Marina, Cupid at Her Side, dated ca. 1820–30, onyx, gold, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 40.20.49. Wax model for a portrait of King George IV (1762–1830), dated 1820, wax on slate, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2018.435. Nymph and Swan, dated ca. 1830–40, agate cameo; gold mount with black enamel, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2007.30. Coronation of Queen Victoria (1819–1901), dated 1838, gold, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2000.601.1. Sovereign: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse), dated 1817, gold, held by The Cleveland Museum of Art, inventory 1969.212. Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse), dated 1820, gold, held by The Cleveland Museum of Art, inventory 1969.213. Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse), dated 1893, gold, held by The Cleveland Museum of Art, inventory 1969.220. John Sims. Line engraving by Mrs D. Turner, 1817, after B. Pistrucci., held by Wellcome Collection. Autograph letters, dated 1787-1818, held by Wellcome Collection.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 6 named public collections.

Q214867: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Sculptures in the National Gallery of Art: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Père Lachaise Cemetery: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 34 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Cleveland Museum of Art: 18 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Pistrucci, Benedetto, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Pistrucci, Benedetto, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Pistrucci, Benedetto (1784–1855), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Pistrucci, Benedetto (1783–1855), cameo cutter and medallist, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004. Pistrucci, Filippo, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.

Digitised editions and texts

10 digitised items associated with this heading are catalogued by Internet Archive.

Two Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (reverse) (1823) — Internet Archive. Head of Medusa (1840) — Internet Archive. Coronation of Victoria (1838) — Internet Archive. The Waterloo Medal (1819) — Internet Archive. Sovereign: St. George Slaying the Dragon, within the Garter of the Order (reverse) (1817) — Internet Archive. Proof sovereign of George IV (coronation year) (1821) — Internet Archive. Coronation of George IV (1821) — Internet Archive. Five Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (reverse) (1893) — Internet Archive. Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse) (1911) — Internet Archive. George III sovereign (1817) — Internet Archive.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 13 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 7 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 7 means 7 genuinely separate publishers of record. 11 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

Chronology

  1. 1783Benedetto Pistrucci born at Rome.
  2. 1817Sovereign: St. George Slaying the Dragon, within the Garter of the Order (reverse) digitised by Internet Archive.
  3. 1819The Waterloo Medal digitised by Internet Archive.
  4. 1821Coronation of King George IV [obverse] (Q214867).
  5. 1821Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia Offering Thanks for the King's Coronation by Genius [reverse] (Q214867).
  6. 1821Proof sovereign of George IV (coronation year) digitised by Internet Archive.
  7. 1823Two Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (reverse) digitised by Internet Archive.
  8. 1838Coronation of Victoria digitised by Internet Archive.
  9. 1840Head of Medusa digitised by Internet Archive.
  10. 1849Waterloo Medal (Pistrucci).
  11. 1855Benedetto Pistrucci died at Englefield Green.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Open Library author record for Benedetto Pistrucci (Internet Archive), 2 catalogued works.

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Internet Archive

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  2. 2.

    Pistrucci, Benedetto (1783–1855), cameo cutter and medallist, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Pistrucci, Benedetto (1784–1855), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Pistrucci, Benedetto, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    Pistrucci, Benedetto, Oxford Art Online, 2003

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  6. 6.

    Internet Archive, 47 digitised items catalogued under Benedetto Pistrucci as creator.

    digital repository · Unverified

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  7. 7.

    The Cleveland Museum of Art, open access collection records associated with Benedetto Pistrucci.

    museum collection · Unverified · The Cleveland Museum of Art

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  8. 8.

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, collection records associated with Benedetto Pistrucci (34 objects).

    museum collection · Unverified · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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  9. 9.

    Wellcome Collection catalogue records 2 works naming Benedetto Pistrucci.

    museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection

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  10. 10.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q327504: Benedetto Pistrucci

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation

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  11. 11.

    “Benedetto Pistrucci”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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