Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, 1507-1577, Lawyer and Humanist [obverse] 1568

This bronze medal, created by Jacques Jonghelinck in 1568, depicts Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, a prominent lawyer and humanist. The medal features a detailed profile portrait of Viglius, wearing a fur-lined cloak and a cap, with his name inscribed around the rim. Jonghelinck, a renowned medallist of the 16th century, employed a realistic style to capture the likeness of his subject, creating a historically significant piece of art. This portrait medal exemplifies the Renaissance interest in honoring individuals through realistic representations.