Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1380-1444, Canonized 1450 [obverse] c. 1444 - 1450

This bronze medal, created by Antonio Marescotti between 1444 and 1450, depicts Saint Bernardino of Siena in profile. The medal's inscription, "COEPIT & FACERE ET POSTEA DOCERE RES," translates to "He began to do and then to teach things." The inscription highlights the saint's contributions as a preacher and reformer. The medal's realistic portrayal of the saint, with a focus on his distinctive hooded habit, reflects the developing Renaissance interest in naturalism and individual portraiture. The medal is a fine example of Italian Renaissance art and a testament to the devotion towards Saint Bernardino of Siena during that time.