Faustina Sforza, born c. 1532, Marchioness of Caravaggio 1546 by Vincenzo di Giovanni Lupicini

Faustina Sforza, born c. 1532, Marchioness of Caravaggio 1546 after 1552

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This bronze medal, created by Vincenzo di Giovanni Lupicini after 1552, depicts Faustina Sforza, Marchioness of Caravaggio, in profile. The medal, measuring 7 cm in diameter, shows Sforza wearing a richly adorned gown and a headdress, highlighting her noble status. The inscription "FAUSTINA SFOR. MARCH. CARAVAGIO" surrounds the portrait, identifying the subject. This work exemplifies Renaissance-era medal-making, a popular art form that used small, portable objects to commemorate individuals or events.