![Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501-1555), Pope 1555 [obverse] by Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzBhMjRjMGZmLWQyYzMtNDQ0OS04NGE4LTc3YzE2MTZhMDgwMi8wYTI0YzBmZi1kMmMzLTQ0NDktODRhOC03N2MxNjE2YTA4MDJfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Marcellus II (Marcello Corvino, 1501-1555), Pope 1555 [obverse] 1555
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This 1555 bronze medal by Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi is a portrait of Pope Marcellus II, who reigned for only 22 days. The medal showcases a profile view of the Pope, adorned in papal vestments. The inscription "MARCELLVS II PONT MAX" (Marcellus II, Supreme Pontiff) surrounds the image, adding historical context and highlighting the significance of the artwork. This Renaissance-era medal is a testament to the artistic talent of de' Rossi and serves as a commemoration of a pivotal moment in papal history.
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