Hourglass on an Inscribed Tablet [reverse]

matthesgebel

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medal

masculine design

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stone

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unrealistic statue

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golden font

columned text

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This small, circular relief by Matthes Gebel depicts an hourglass on an inscribed tablet. It is a silver cast medal that is 4.1 cm in diameter. The inscription on the tablet reads "CONTENDANTUR SUPERBIA INSUSTINE INMOVITAVEM REDDERENT IN ME". This inscription is an example of Renaissance humanist thought, suggesting that those who can endure and are unmoved by pride will be rewarded. Gebel was a German artist known for creating medals, many of which included allegorical messages.