Portrait medal of Paolo Giovio (obverse); Giovio Raising a Man from a Grave (reverse) 1552

This bronze medal, created by Francesco da Sangallo in 1552, portrays Paolo Giovio, a prominent Italian historian and bishop. The obverse depicts a detailed profile of Giovio, wearing a cap, while the reverse showcases a scene of him raising a man from a grave, likely a symbolic representation of his literary work. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to Sangallo's skill in medal making, capturing Giovio's likeness and referencing his significant contributions to scholarship.