Augusto da Udine (Publio Augusto Graziani), Poet and Astrologer [obverse] c. 1519

This bronze medal, created by Maffeo Olivieri in 1519, depicts Augusto da Udine, a poet and astrologer, in profile. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, where the sitter is presented in a realistic and individualized manner. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies the subject and his profession. The artist's skillful rendering of the subject's features and the delicate detail of the laurel wreath contribute to the medal's beauty and historical significance.