Rene d'Anjou, 1409-1480, King of Naples 1435-1442, and Jeanne de Laval, died 1498 [obverse] 1463

This 1463 silver medal, created by Francesco Laurana, features a profile portrait of Rene d'Anjou, King of Naples, and his wife Jeanne de Laval. The highly realistic and detailed style of the medal reflects the Renaissance artistic movement, emphasizing the human form. Laurana, a prominent sculptor and medallist of the period, captures the likeness of the royal couple with remarkable precision, contributing to the development of portraiture in Renaissance art. The inscription around the perimeter is in Latin, likely detailing the monarchs' titles and the date of the medal.