Seated Diomedes Holding the Palladium [reverse] after 1515

This bronze medal by Giovanni Maria Pomedelli, created after 1515, features a seated Diomedes holding the Palladium. The medal is a small, round object with a diameter of 4.8 centimeters. Diomedes, a Greek hero of the Trojan War, is depicted in a classical style, with his body and features rendered with great detail. The inscription around the edge of the medal further enhances the sense of historical significance. This small but detailed medal, is a testament to the Renaissance artist's ability to capture the essence of classical mythology in a compact and elegant form.