Conrad Peutinger, 1465-1547, Humanist and Antiquarian
hansschwarz
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mid-section and head portrait
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This circular medal by Hans Schwarz depicts Conrad Peutinger, a 16th-century humanist and antiquarian, in profile. Made of silver, the medal features a detailed portrait of Peutinger with a distinctive hairstyle and inscription around the perimeter, highlighting his prominent role as a scholar and collector. The inscription reads "CONRADVS PEUTINGER CIVIS AVGVSTAE", meaning "Conrad Peutinger, citizen of Augsburg." Schwarz, a prolific medallist of the German Renaissance, captured Peutinger's likeness with precision, conveying his intellectual stature and influence within the scholarly circles of his time.
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