Inscription in a Laurel Wreath [reverse] 1552

"Inscription in a Laurel Wreath" is a gold medal designed by Etienne Delaune in 1552. This small medal, measuring 5.72 cm in diameter, is inscribed with a Latin message commemorating the liberation of the city of Siena from the siege of Parma, a notable event in 16th-century Italian history. The inscription, enclosed within a laurel wreath, celebrates the restoration of freedom to Siena, with a reference to the city's patron saint, St. Catherine of Siena. The medal is a prime example of Renaissance medalist art, often commissioned by patrons to commemorate significant events and figures.