Matthaus Schyrer, born 1550, Printer [obverse] 1584

This bronze medal, created in 1584 by Valentin Maler, depicts Matthaus Schyrer, a printer born in 1550. The medal features a profile portrait of Schyrer, wearing a ruff, a popular fashion of the time. The inscription around the edge reads "MATTHAUS SCHYRER FET [15]84," identifying the subject and the year of creation. This small, finely detailed work exemplifies the artistry of Renaissance portraiture in the medium of medallic art.