Gian Lodovico Battaglia [obverse] c. 1550

This bronze medal, created by Italian Renaissance artist Danese Cattaneo in the mid-16th century, depicts the bust of Gian Lodovico Battaglia. The medal features a detailed profile portrait of Battaglia, rendered in a realistic style typical of Cattaneo's work. The inscription "Gian Lodovico Battaglia" encircles the portrait, identifying the subject. This small-scale artwork is a fine example of Renaissance medallic art, which flourished in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, and often served to commemorate important individuals or events.