Girolama Sacrata 16th century

"Girolama Sacrata" is a 16th-century silver medal by the Italian artist Pastorino de Pastorini, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The medal features a detailed portrait of a woman in profile, likely a member of the high Italian society. The inscription on the medal, "Hieronyma Sacrata Mad. da," identifies the subject as Girolama Sacrata, a noblewoman from the Italian city of Padua. This small-scale work demonstrates Pastorini's skill in portraiture and the intricate details of the woman's clothing and hairstyle are meticulously rendered. The medal, with its intricate detail and historical significance, showcases the skill of Italian Renaissance art.