Architecture Holding a Compass and Square [reverse] c. 1506

This bronze medal, "Architecture Holding a Compass and Square [reverse]," was created by the Italian Renaissance artist Caradosso Foppa around 1506. The medal depicts a female personification of Architecture, holding a compass and square, the tools of her trade, and a city in the background. This piece exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical architecture and its relationship to the urban landscape. The inscription surrounding the figure reads "Fidelitas Labor," which translates to "Faithfulness and Work," symbolizing the values associated with the architectural profession.