An Allegory of Faith: Lions Devouring a Nude Youth [obverse] 

"An Allegory of Faith: Lions Devouring a Nude Youth" is a bronze medal created by the Italian Renaissance artist, Master IO.F.F., who was active in the early 16th century. This small-scale piece, measuring only 6 cm in diameter, depicts a nude male figure being attacked by two lions. The inscription surrounding the scene reads "Si corpus non fides," meaning "If the body, not faith." This suggests an allegory of faith, perhaps referencing the biblical story of Daniel in the lion's den. The medal's design is reminiscent of the High Renaissance, with its focus on realism and anatomical detail, a common theme in Italian art during this period.