Portrait medal of Cristoforo Madruzzo (obverse); Landscape with a Female Figure Pointing to the Sun (reverse) 1555

This bronze medal, created by Pietro Paolo Galeotti in 1555, is a portrait of Cristoforo Madruzzo. It features a profile portrait of Madruzzo on the obverse, and a landscape with a female figure pointing to the sun on the reverse. The medal, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a fine example of Renaissance medallic art. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the realistic portrayal of Madruzzo highlight the artistry of the period.