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"Blessed Are the Meek for They Shall Inherit the Earth"
1948
Michael Lantz
Born: New Rochelle, New York 1908
Died: New London, Connecticut 1988
Medallic Art Company
(Founder)
Society of Medallic Arts
(Commissioner)
bronze
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) diam.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle
1972.167.36
Smithsonian American Art Museum
4th Floor,
Luce Foundation Center
Description
Research has not revealed the purpose behind this medal designed by Michael Lantz. The inscription comes from the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in the New Testament, and it is possible that the medal was commissioned in response to the tragedy of the Second World War.
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About Michael Lantz
Born: New Rochelle, New York 1908 Died: New London, Connecticut 1988
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