Verkiezing van Ferdinand tot Duits keizer 1558

This bronze medal by Leone Leoni depicts Ferdinand I, the Holy Roman Emperor, in a bust portrait. The medal was made in 1558, shortly after Ferdinand's election to the throne. The reverse features a reclining figure holding a lyre, representing music, symbolizing the arts flourishing under Ferdinand's reign. It is a fine example of the Renaissance medal, a popular art form used to commemorate important events or individuals.