Paus Adrianus VI 1522 - 1523

This bronze medal, created in 1522-1523 by an anonymous artist, depicts Pope Adrian VI on one side and a scene of the Pope with two saints on the other. The medal, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Renaissance-era portraiture and religious imagery. The detailed profile of Adrian VI on the obverse of the medal is a testament to the precision and skill of the anonymous artist. The reverse side, with its depiction of the Pope accompanied by two saints, likely reflects a specific religious event or the Pope's patronage of the saints. The medal's small size (3.4 cm in diameter) makes it an intimate and portable object of art, further underscoring the personal nature of this artistic creation.