Isotta degli Atti, 1432/1433-1474, Mistress 1446, then Wife after 1453, of Sigismondo Malatesta [obverse] c. 1454

This bronze medal, created by Matteo de’ Pasti around 1454, portrays Isotta degli Atti, the mistress and later wife of Sigismondo Malatesta, a prominent figure in Italian Renaissance politics. The profile portrait, a hallmark of Renaissance portraiture, showcases Isotta’s elegant features. This medal is a testament to the artistic advancements of the period, marking a transition from the late medieval period to the flourishing of the Italian Renaissance.