Anna Maurella Oldofredi d'Iseo [obverse] c. late 16th century

This bronze medal, created by Giovanni Battista Cambio, known as Bombarda, circa the late 16th century, depicts Anna Maurella Oldofredi d'Iseo in profile. The medal, which is 6.28 centimeters in diameter, captures the subject in a realistic manner with detailed features, including the intricate folds of her drapery and the delicate strands of her pearl necklace. The inscription "ANNA MAURELLA OLDODFREDI D'ISEA" further identifies the subject of the medal. This work exemplifies Bombarda's skill in the art of medal-making, which was a popular form of portraiture in the Renaissance period.