Joanna of Austria, Daughter of Charles V (1535–1573) 1554

This 1554 silver medal by Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo, depicts Joanna of Austria, daughter of Charles V, in a bust-length portrait. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, emphasizing Joanna’s noble lineage and status. The inscription surrounding her image reads "IOANNA AVSTR CAROLI V IMPERELLA." This small but detailed work can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.