Baldassare Castiglione, gezant bij de paus 1526

This 16th-century bronze medal by Giovanni Francesco Ruberto depicts Baldassare Castiglione, a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance. The obverse showcases a bust portrait of Castiglione, while the reverse features a scene with a figure on horseback, likely representing the military or political achievements of the subject. This medal is a small, yet significant, example of Renaissance portraiture and medallic art, emphasizing Castiglione's importance as a diplomat and humanist.