Argentina Pallavicini, died 1550, Wife of Guido Rangoni, Poetess and Botanist after 1526
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This bronze medal, created by Italian Renaissance artist Antonio Vicentino after 1526, portrays Argentina Pallavicini, a renowned poetess and botanist of her time. The medal depicts her in profile, wearing an ornate headdress and a richly detailed gown. The inscription around the edge identifies her as "Argentina Pallavicini," emphasizing her status as a prominent figure in the society of the time. These small-scale, portable artworks known as medals were popular in the Renaissance, serving as a form of commemoration and artistic expression.
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