Portrait medal of Giovanni Giovano Pontano 1475 - 1500

The bronze portrait medal of Giovanni Giovano Pontano, created between 1475 and 1500, is a testament to the artistry of Adriano Fiorentino. The medal, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed profile of Pontano, a renowned humanist scholar and poet of the Italian Renaissance. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject as "Ioannes Pontanus," reflecting the classical style prevalent in the era. Fiorentino's skillful rendering of Pontano's features captures the humanist ideal of intellectual refinement and individual expression, further enhancing the historical significance of this small but impactful work.