Goffredo Franco 1530 - 1565

Pietro Paolo Galeotti's "Goffredo Franco" is a silver medal cast in the 16th century. The medal depicts a bust portrait of Goffredo Franco in profile, wearing a richly ornamented garment. The artist's skill is evident in the detailed rendering of Franco's features and clothing. The medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into Renaissance portraiture and the artistry of the time.