The Murder of Giuliano I de' Medici (The Pazzi Conspiracy Medal) [reverse] 1478

The reverse of Bertoldo di Giovanni's bronze medal "The Murder of Giuliano I de' Medici (The Pazzi Conspiracy Medal)" depicts the assassination of Giuliano de' Medici during the Pazzi Conspiracy. The medal, dated 1478, features a detailed scene of the event, showing figures in a dramatic tableau, highlighting the violence and brutality of the attack. The inscription surrounding the central image reads "IULIANUS DE MEDICIS" and references the victim of this historical event. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the political turmoil in Florence during the Renaissance.