Galley and Small Boat [reverse] 1541

"Galley and Small Boat" is a bronze medal created in 1541 by the Italian Renaissance artist Leone Leoni. The medal depicts a galley, a type of warship propelled by oars, with a small boat in the foreground. Leoni, known for his masterful portraiture and medallic work, captured the detail of the ship and the turbulent sea through a high-relief style that lends a sense of dynamism to the piece. This intricately crafted medal showcases Leoni's skill in capturing the power and movement of maritime scenes, reflecting the importance of naval prowess in 16th-century Italy.