![Christoph Kress von Kressenstein,1484-1535, Patrician and Diplomat [obverse] by Matthes Gebel](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzdmODA5N2FlLTI0MzQtNGNhNy1hZTJjLWRkZmYxZmFjZmIxMy83ZjgwOTdhZS0yNDM0LTRjYTctYWUyYy1kZGZmMWZhY2ZiMTNfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Christoph Kress von Kressenstein,1484-1535, Patrician and Diplomat [obverse] 1526
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This circular medal, crafted in 1526 by German Renaissance artist Matthes Gebel, portrays Christoph Kress von Kressenstein, a patrician and diplomat. The medal features a detailed profile of Kressenstein, with his hair styled in a fashion typical of the 16th century. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies him as "CHRISTOF KRES XXXII JAR ALTI," indicating his age at the time. This bronze medal serves as a historical record of Kressenstein's life and accomplishments, demonstrating Gebel's mastery of portraiture and the use of inscription for biographical information.
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