Bernhard van Cles, bisschop van Trente 1530

This 1530 silver medal by an anonymous artist depicts Bernhard van Cles, the Bishop of Trent. The front of the medal features a profile portrait of the Bishop, while the back displays his coat of arms. The inscription around the portrait reads "ROME CLER VS CTI BERNARD VS EPIS" (Bernard, Bishop of Rome) and the inscription around the coat of arms reads "MONTE AVRIDI EPIS STEPHANVS TRVDENESIS" (Bishop Stephen of Trento, Lord of the Aurida). This small but intricate medal showcases the artistry and detail of 16th-century silverwork.