Piero I Medici (1464–69) 17th - 18th century

This bronze medal, created by Massimiliano Soldani in the 17th-18th century, depicts Piero I Medici in profile. The detail of the clothing and the inscription surrounding Piero’s portrait highlight the importance of the Medici family in 15th-century Florence. The medal is a small-scale example of Renaissance portraiture, a genre that celebrated the achievements of individuals in a naturalistic and realistic style.