Isotta degli Atti, 1432/1433-1474, Mistress 1446, then Wife after 1453, of Sigismondo Malatesta [obverse] c. 1453 - 1455

This bronze medal, created by Matteo de' Pasti around 1453-1455, depicts Isotta degli Atti, the mistress and later wife of Sigismondo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini. The piece features a profile portrait of Isotta, her hair neatly styled, and a delicately rendered inscription around the edge identifying her as "Isotta degli Atti, of Rimini." The medal, likely intended as a commemorative piece, showcases the artistic refinement of the Renaissance in its meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of Isotta's features.