Daphne Transformed into a Laurel Tree [reverse] after 1562

This bronze medal, created by Italian artist Pier Paolo Galeotti after 1562, depicts the mythological scene of Daphne's transformation into a laurel tree. Daphne, fleeing the advances of the god Apollo, is shown in the center of the medal, reaching towards the sky as she is being overtaken by branches and leaves. The inscription surrounding the scene reads "IN MEDIABIVR RE FOLIUM ELVS NOVE DIV." This medal is a prime example of Galeotti's mastery of Renaissance-style medallic art, capturing the dramatic transformation and the timeless story of Daphne.