Ter ere van de dichter Lodovico Ariosto 1548 - 1578

"Ter ere van de dichter Lodovico Ariosto" is a silver medal created by Pastorino de Pastorini between 1548 and 1578. The medal commemorates the Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto, known for his epic poem "Orlando Furioso." The obverse depicts Ariosto's profile in a classical style, while the reverse features an allegorical representation of the poet's work, likely an image of the "Orlando Furioso" itself. The inscription surrounding Ariosto's portrait identifies him as "Lodovico Ariosto Poet." This miniature work of art demonstrates the high esteem in which Ariosto was held during the Renaissance.