1033) 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Tintoretto, Italy: "20 Euro Gold Coin": "Europa Coin Programme" or the "Eurostar Coin Programme", depicted on Gold Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS): Coin issue date: 18.06.2019:
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has released new Collector Gold Coins on 18.06.2019, which are part of the on-going Europa "The Ages of Europe" Star Series, which highlights the various eras of European civilisation.
The specific Ages or Epochs are taken from the seven Eras depicted on the Eurozone Banknote Series introduced in 2002.
The common theme for the 2019 dated coins focusses on the Renaissance, which was prevalent in Europe during the 14th Century to the 17th Century AD, promoting the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art, as well as, an awakening of a more enlightened mode of thinking and concept in political matters.
The Europa Coin Programme - A brief:
The Europa Coin Programme is an initiative dedicated to issuing collector coins in precious metals which celebrate European identity.
Coins issued under this series are issued by the European Union's Eurozone Member states and the issuing authorities of the European Union Member countries voluntarily contribute to the Europa Coin Programme.
The Europa Star Series highlights European achievements, anniversaries and common history or cultural ties.
Several countries have taken part in this programme, since its inception in 2004.
Some coins are denominated in Euros, while others are denominated in other currencies. These coins are all legal tender.
The Euro Star logo:
The Eurostar logo is the special mark used on these coins, which signify that they have been issued under the "Euro Coin Programme". The design of the logo is a stylised combination of an "E" (often used to symbolise a member nation, for example on the EU Flag).
It is a requirement that the coins must show the Eurostar distinctly and visibly to the naked eye, but not be integral to the coin's design.
Other standard features for coins issued under the Programme:
a) The coins should be at least .900 Silver or Gold and be of Proof Quality.
b) The coins should be approx. "crown-sized" which allows for national traditions and customs.
c) The coins must show the Eurostar logo distinctly.
The themes over the past years for the Eurostar Programme coin issues:
2004 - EU Enlargement
2005 - Peace and freedom
2006 - Distinguished European figures
2007 - European Realisation
2008 - Cultural Heritage
2009 - European Heritage
2010 - European Architecture
2011 - European Explorers
2012 - European Visual Arts
2013 - European Writers
2014 - European Composers
2015 - Anniversary of the UNO
2016 - The Ages of Europe
2017 - The Age of Iron and Glass
2018 - Baroque and Rococo Periods
The 2019 Italian Contribution to the Europa Coin Programme:
The Italian contribution is dedicated to one of the Renaissance's most prolific and renowned artists - Tintoretto (1518-1594), who is remembered present day as one of the greatest painters of the Venetian School and is regarded as the last great painter of the Italian Renaissance.
Tintoretto was born on 29.09.1518 and was named Jacopo Robusti (Comin) after the family name of Robusti. In his adulthood, he took on the name "Tintoretto" (meaning "little dyer"), after his father's profession of a cloth dyer (derived from the word "tintore" in Italian).
Jacopo was a natural-born painter, who would often dab paint on his father's walls. Hos observant father realised that his son had potential as an artist and encouraged him by taking him to the studio of Titian in 1533, to see whether he could be trained as a painter. Titian who was around 56 years of age took him under his wings, teaching him the finer/subtle points of art.
Deeply influenced by Titian and other artists like him, Tintoretto wanted to combine Titian's use of colour with the energised forms of Michelangelo.
The style of Tintoretto's works is generally described as "Mannerist" - an idealisation of the human form - to a great extent derived from the precedent of Michelangelo.
Tintoretto painted an enormous number of paintings and in terms of artistic importance, their merit is unequalled. Sebastiano del Piombo (1485-1547), an Italian painter of the High Renaissance, paid a tribute to Tintoretto's artistic genius/qualities, by saying that Tintoretto could paint in two days, what he himself could paint in two years.
Tintoretto's painting titled - "Susannah and the Elders"
One of Tintoretto's works titled "Susannah and the Elders" (1555-56) which depicts a scene from the Biblical episode of Susanna from the Book of Daniel, is considered to be one of Tintoretto's greatest masterpieces. This painting was created by Tintoretto as a private commission for a wealthy patron. The painting is subtly lit and in a setting of richly varied chiaroscuro (the use of sharp contrasts between light and dark).
Susanna is so absorbed in her mirror image, that she is unaware of the two intruders - unlike the viewer.
Tintoretto passed away on 31.05.1594 after a brief illness. He was buried in the church of the Madonna dell 'Orto.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Reverse of the 20 Euro Gold Coin placed against an image of Tintoretto's painting - "Susannah and the Elders"
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has released new Collector Gold Coins on 18.06.2019, which are part of the on-going Europa "The Ages of Europe" Star Series, which highlights the various eras of European civilisation.
The specific Ages or Epochs are taken from the seven Eras depicted on the Eurozone Banknote Series introduced in 2002.
The common theme for the 2019 dated coins focusses on the Renaissance, which was prevalent in Europe during the 14th Century to the 17th Century AD, promoting the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art, as well as, an awakening of a more enlightened mode of thinking and concept in political matters.
The Europa Coin Programme - A brief:
The Europa Coin Programme is an initiative dedicated to issuing collector coins in precious metals which celebrate European identity.
Coins issued under this series are issued by the European Union's Eurozone Member states and the issuing authorities of the European Union Member countries voluntarily contribute to the Europa Coin Programme.
The Europa Star Series highlights European achievements, anniversaries and common history or cultural ties.
Several countries have taken part in this programme, since its inception in 2004.
Some coins are denominated in Euros, while others are denominated in other currencies. These coins are all legal tender.
The Euro Star logo:
It is a requirement that the coins must show the Eurostar distinctly and visibly to the naked eye, but not be integral to the coin's design.
Other standard features for coins issued under the Programme:
a) The coins should be at least .900 Silver or Gold and be of Proof Quality.
b) The coins should be approx. "crown-sized" which allows for national traditions and customs.
c) The coins must show the Eurostar logo distinctly.
The themes over the past years for the Eurostar Programme coin issues:
2004 - EU Enlargement
2005 - Peace and freedom
2006 - Distinguished European figures
2007 - European Realisation
2008 - Cultural Heritage
2009 - European Heritage
2010 - European Architecture
2011 - European Explorers
2012 - European Visual Arts
2013 - European Writers
2014 - European Composers
2015 - Anniversary of the UNO
2016 - The Ages of Europe
2017 - The Age of Iron and Glass
2018 - Baroque and Rococo Periods
The 2019 Italian Contribution to the Europa Coin Programme:
The Italian contribution is dedicated to one of the Renaissance's most prolific and renowned artists - Tintoretto (1518-1594), who is remembered present day as one of the greatest painters of the Venetian School and is regarded as the last great painter of the Italian Renaissance.
Tintoretto was born on 29.09.1518 and was named Jacopo Robusti (Comin) after the family name of Robusti. In his adulthood, he took on the name "Tintoretto" (meaning "little dyer"), after his father's profession of a cloth dyer (derived from the word "tintore" in Italian).
Jacopo was a natural-born painter, who would often dab paint on his father's walls. Hos observant father realised that his son had potential as an artist and encouraged him by taking him to the studio of Titian in 1533, to see whether he could be trained as a painter. Titian who was around 56 years of age took him under his wings, teaching him the finer/subtle points of art.
Deeply influenced by Titian and other artists like him, Tintoretto wanted to combine Titian's use of colour with the energised forms of Michelangelo.
The style of Tintoretto's works is generally described as "Mannerist" - an idealisation of the human form - to a great extent derived from the precedent of Michelangelo.
Tintoretto painted an enormous number of paintings and in terms of artistic importance, their merit is unequalled. Sebastiano del Piombo (1485-1547), an Italian painter of the High Renaissance, paid a tribute to Tintoretto's artistic genius/qualities, by saying that Tintoretto could paint in two days, what he himself could paint in two years.
One of Tintoretto's works titled "Susannah and the Elders" (1555-56) which depicts a scene from the Biblical episode of Susanna from the Book of Daniel, is considered to be one of Tintoretto's greatest masterpieces. This painting was created by Tintoretto as a private commission for a wealthy patron. The painting is subtly lit and in a setting of richly varied chiaroscuro (the use of sharp contrasts between light and dark).
Susanna is so absorbed in her mirror image, that she is unaware of the two intruders - unlike the viewer.
Tintoretto passed away on 31.05.1594 after a brief illness. He was buried in the church of the Madonna dell 'Orto.
The Commemorative Coin:
Towards the left upper periphery/field is inscribed the word "TINTORETTO", with the denominational value "20 EURO" also engraved below it, together with the year of issue "2019".
The inscription "IL RINASCIMENTO" (meaning "The Renaissance") is placed on the lower periphery, while the designer's name "COLINERI" is inscribed along the lower right edge.
The representation on the Italian Coin Pbverse features a female face that represents Italy, with figurative elements taken from the Coat of Arms of the Italian Republic, is placed in the star outline.
The design also includes cogged wheels representing industry, while branches of oak and olive represent peace and agriculture.
Further above, between two points of the star, is a turreted crown representing Italian sovereignty. Towards the lower periphery is seen the stylised Europa Star Programme logo along with the name of the designer "COLANERI".
On the centre right is the letter "R" (the mint mark of the Mint of Rome), while on the outer left to upper periphery is mentioned "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA" (meaning "Republic of Italy").
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 20 Euro; Metal Composition: .900 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 6.45 grams; Diameter: 21.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Maximum Mintage: 1,000 pieces;
Remarks: The Gold 20 Euro Coins will be the only option offered for 2019, as part of the Europa Star Programme. Each Coin is encapsulated and housed in a branded IPZS custom case with is accompanied with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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7) 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Tintoretto, Italy: "20 Euro Gold Coin": "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "Eurostar Coin Programme"depicted on Gold Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS): Coin issue date: 18.06.2019
7) 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Tintoretto, Italy: "20 Euro Gold Coin": "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "Eurostar Coin Programme"depicted on Gold Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS): Coin issue date: 18.06.2019
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