Medal: Sixtus IV 1471

This small silver medal, created in 1471 by Lysippus the Younger, depicts a profile portrait of Pope Sixtus IV. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture in a miniature format. The inscription surrounding the Pope's image identifies him as "Sixtus IV, Pope Maximus," further emphasizing the importance of this historical figure. The medal, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the skill of the artist and the cultural significance of the sitter.