Paul V (Pope, 1605–21) 1617

This small, detailed silver medal by Giacomo Antonio Moro depicts Pope Paul V in profile. The medal, created in 1617, is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, capturing the Pope's likeness with great precision. The inscription around the rim identifies the subject as "Paul V, Bishop of Rome." The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, highlights the importance of portraiture during the Italian Renaissance. This piece is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject.