Hans Schel, 1518-1592, Patrician of Nuremberg [obverse] 1592

This 1592 silver medal by Matthäus Carl depicts Hans Schel, a patrician of Nuremberg. The medal features a detailed portrait of Schel, with a prominent beard and a cap. The inscription around the perimeter indicates the date and Schel's name, making it a valuable historical record of the subject. This example of Renaissance portraiture demonstrates the detailed skill of the medallist in capturing the likeness of the sitter.