Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, 1507-1577, Lawyer and Humanist [obverse] 1571

This 1571 bronze medal by Jacques Jonghelinck is a portrait of Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, a prominent lawyer and humanist of the 16th century. The medal depicts Viglius in profile, his face rendered with detail, capturing his thoughtful expression and long beard. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject and includes the date 1571, indicating the year the medal was created. This small work of art, measuring only 4 cm in diameter, is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture in the medium of bronze.