Paolo Giovio uit Como, bisschop van Nocera 1552

This 1552 medal by Francesco da Sangallo is a small but detailed portrait of Paolo Giovio, a prominent historian and bishop. The medal depicts Giovio in profile, wearing a hat and a fur-trimmed garment. The reverse side of the medal shows a scene from the legend of the Roman hero Aeneas, who is being rescued from the sea by the goddess Venus. The medal is a testament to Sangallo's skill as a medalist and his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects with great precision. This work is a fine example of Italian Renaissance medallic art.