Giovanni II Bentivoglio, heer van Bologna ontvangt het muntrecht van keizer Maximiliaan I by Francesco di Francia

Giovanni II Bentivoglio, heer van Bologna ontvangt het muntrecht van keizer Maximiliaan I 1494

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This small, lead medal by Francesco di Francia dates to 1494 and depicts Giovanni II Bentivoglio, lord of Bologna, receiving the right to mint coins from Emperor Maximilian I. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, capturing the sitter's likeness with detail and sensitivity. Though small in size, the piece demonstrates di Francia’s skill in rendering the details of the subject’s clothing, hairstyle, and facial features, creating a lasting historical record.