Francesco Alidosi, pauselijk legaat te Bologna 1511

This 1511 bronze medal, made by an anonymous artist, depicts Francesco Alidosi, the papal legate to Bologna. The obverse shows Alidosi in profile, wearing a cardinal's hat, while the reverse portrays a scene of a man conquering a lion, perhaps representing Alidosi’s power and authority. The medal’s small size and intricate details showcase the artistry of Renaissance medal-making, a popular form of portraiture and commemorative art.