Marcantonio Passeri (1491–1565), Professor of Philosophy in the University of Padua 1530 - 1565

This 16th-century Renaissance medal by Giovanni del Cavino, depicts Marcantonio Passeri, a professor of philosophy at the University of Padua. The obverse of the medal features a portrait of Passeri in profile, while the reverse shows a nude figure of Philosophy, representing the pursuit of knowledge. The inscription on the medal refers to Passeri's role as a teacher and his commitment to intellectual exploration. This small-scale work of art is a fine example of the medallic art that flourished during the Italian Renaissance, which often celebrated figures of learning and achievement.