Vittorino de' Rambaldoni da Feltre, 1379-1446, Humanist [obverse] c. 1446

This bronze medal, created by the Italian Renaissance artist Pisanello around 1446, depicts Vittorino de' Rambaldoni da Feltre, a renowned humanist educator. The medal, with a diameter of 6.7 cm, showcases Vittorino in profile, wearing a distinctive cap and a simple tunic. The inscription around the rim identifies him as "VITTORINVS FELT[RE]NSIS SVM[MVS] HUMANIS[T]", highlighting his reputation as a leading figure in humanist education. Pisanello's masterful use of detail and subtle modeling captures the essence of Vittorino, creating a lasting tribute to his significant contributions to humanist thought and practice during the early Renaissance.