Sir Richard Shelley, c. 1513-c. 1589, Prior of England in Malta and Turcopolier [obverse] after 1577

Bernardo Rantwyck's bronze medal, "Sir Richard Shelley, c. 1513-c. 1589, Prior of England in Malta and Turcopolier," depicts a bust of Sir Richard Shelley in profile, wearing armor and the Maltese cross, with an inscription in Latin identifying him as Prior of England in Malta. The medal, dated after 1577, is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture and medallic art, showcasing the meticulous detail and expressive realism characteristic of the artist's work.