Magdalena Rummel, Wife of Lorenz Staiber 1509 [reverse] 1535

Matthes Gebel's 1535 bronze medal "Magdalena Rummel, Wife of Lorenz Staiber 1509 [reverse]" is a striking example of Renaissance portraiture. The medal depicts Magdalena Rummel in profile, her face rendered with meticulous detail, revealing her refined features and dignified expression. The inscription on the edge of the medal identifies her as the wife of Lorenz Staiber, a prominent figure in the Nuremberg community. This work showcases Gebel's mastery of the medallic art, a form that flourished during the Renaissance, capturing individual likenesses with precision and artistic flair.