Julius II (Pope, 1503–15) by Gian Cristoforo Romano

Julius II (Pope, 1503–15) 1504 - 1505

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This 16th-century bronze medal by Gian Cristoforo Romano depicts Pope Julius II in profile. The medal, created between 1504 and 1505, showcases the artistic skill of Romano, who captured the Pope's stern yet dignified countenance. The inscription around the edge, "IVLIVS II PONT MAX", identifies the subject and his title. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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