Medal: Federigo da Montefeltro 1482

This Renaissance bronze medal, created by Savelli Sperandio in 1482, depicts Federigo da Montefeltro, the Duke of Urbino, in profile. The medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed portrait of the Duke, emphasizing his strong features and noble bearing. The inscription surrounding the portrait, "FECIT. DVX. VRBIN. ET. COM. FOL. INVICTA. FOR. FIDE", translates to "He made the Duke of Urbino and Count of Foligno, invincible in arms and faith." This medal exemplifies the artistic conventions of the Renaissance period, showcasing the revival of classical portraiture with an emphasis on realism and individual expression.