Nude Youth Lying before a Rock [reverse] c. 1441s

This bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Pisanello around 1441, depicts a nude youth reclining before a rock. It is a circular medal with a diameter of 7.9 cm. This piece is characteristic of the Renaissance's interest in classical art, emphasizing the human form in a naturalistic manner. The inscription around the edge reads “PISANI PICTOR [… ] HIS OPVS,” identifying Pisanello as the artist. The medal's intricate details and the artist's mastery of the bronze medium exemplify the high standard of craftsmanship during the early Renaissance period.