Giambattista Grimaldi 1545 - 1580

This Renaissance-era medal, created by Italian artist Pietro Paolo Galeotti between 1545 and 1580, depicts Giambattista Grimaldi in profile. The small, circular silver medal, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a detailed portrait of Grimaldi, emphasizing his features and the elaborate clothing of the period. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies the subject as "Ioannes Baptista Grimaldus" (Giovanni Battista Grimaldi), a prominent figure of the time. This work is a fine example of the high artistic standards achieved in Renaissance medal making.