Francesco Receiving the Homage of Milan at the Porta Nuova [reverse] c. 1488

"Francesco Receiving the Homage of Milan at the Porta Nuova" is a bronze medal created by Italian Renaissance artist Caradosso Foppa around 1488. The medal depicts Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan, on horseback entering the city through the Porta Nuova gate. This historically significant event commemorates the city of Milan's welcoming of Francesco Sforza after his successful conquest of the city in 1450. The detailed relief and inscription, "F.I. ARMIS PACE," emphasizes the importance of both military strength and peaceful governance. This small but intricate work showcases Foppa's skill in capturing a moment of triumph and the artistic precision of the early Renaissance in Italy.