Sebastiano Montagnacco, died 1540, Venetian patrician [obverse] c. 1520 - 1530

This bronze medal, created by Maffeo Olivieri between 1520 and 1530, depicts Sebastiano Montagnacco, a Venetian patrician who died in 1540. The medal showcases Montagnacco in profile, with a detailed rendering of his features and clothing. The artist's skilled use of relief and the inscription surrounding the portrait add to the work's historical and artistic significance. This type of portrait medal was popular during the Renaissance as a way to commemorate individuals of importance. The detail in the rendering of Montagnacco's features and the inscription surrounding him highlight the medal's artistic merit and its role in historical documentation.