Johan Frederik de Grootmoedige, keurvorst van Saksen 1547

This 16th-century silver medal, created by German Renaissance artist Ludwig Neufahrer, portrays Johan Frederik, the Elector of Saxony. The medal features a profile portrait of the elector on one side and a stylized image of a tree with a bird on the other. The small size and intricate detail of the medal highlight the artistry of the period and its focus on both portraiture and allegorical representation. It is a valuable artifact for understanding the history of the electorate of Saxony and the artistic practices of the time.