(Medals by Giacomo da Trezzo.[2])
[2] Giacomo da Trezzo, sculptor, engraver and medallist, born at
Milan at the beginning of the sixteenth century, first worked in the
execution of medals for the Gonzaga family. He afterwards entered the
service of Phillip II. of Spain, went to Madrid and was engaged in the
decoration of the Escurial. He died at Madrid in 1589.
15. Condition of England, 1554? _Obv._ Half-length figure
of Queen l., wearing coif with veil, embroidered gown,
pendant pearl, &c. MARIA I. REG. ANGL. FRANC. ET HIB. FIDEI
DEFENSATRIX. IAC. TREZ. _Rev._ Mary, as Peace, seated r.,
holding olive branch and palm, and burning instruments of war;
behind, group of suppliants; in distance, circular temple.
CECIS VISVS TIMIDIS QVIES. Copper. Size 2·6. Cast and chased.
The design on the reverse of this medal is probably emblematic of the
condition of England. By Evelyn and others it was supposed to refer to
the suppression of Wyat's rebellion, and to the encouragement given
to the Papal party. It was probably executed by Trezzo during his
residence at Madrid.
16. Portraits of Mary and Philip, 1555. _Obv._ Half-length
figure of Queen l., same as preceding. _Rev._ Half-length
figure of Philip II., king of Spain r., in armour. PHILIPPVS
REX, &c., IAC. TREZZO F. 1555. Copper-gilt. Size 2·6. Cast and
chased.
This medal was executed some little time after the marriage of Mary and
Philip in 1554.
17—18. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., wearing coif with veil
and embroidered gown. MARIA I. REG. ANGL. &c. _Rev._ Bust of
Philip r., in armour. PHILIP. D. G. HISP. REX. Gold and silver.
Size 1·45. Cast and chased.
The portraits are similar to those on the previous medals.