![Andrea Gritti, Procurator of St. Mark's, later Doge of Venice [obverse] by Giovanni Falier](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzEwYzVkZGNiLWNiY2EtNDhkMS1iZWFjLWRlZTNhNWU4NTYxMS8xMGM1ZGRjYi1jYmNhLTQ4ZDEtYmVhYy1kZWUzYTVlODU2MTFfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Andrea Gritti, Procurator of St. Mark's, later Doge of Venice [obverse] 1512 - 1516
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This bronze medal, created by Giovanni Falier between 1512 and 1516, features a profile portrait of Andrea Gritti, a prominent figure in Venetian politics. Gritti served as Procurator of St. Mark's, a high-ranking official, before becoming Doge of Venice. The medal showcases Falier's skill in capturing likeness and detail, with the inscription "Andrea Gritti Procur. D. Marci" identifying the subject. This piece is an example of Renaissance portraiture and a testament to the importance of individuals in Venetian society.
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