In honor of Livio Odescalchi, Gonfaloniere (Standard-Bearer) of the Holy Roman Church 1689

This bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Giovanni Martino Hamerani in 1689, is a portrait of Livio Odescalchi, Gonfaloniere (Standard-Bearer) of the Holy Roman Church. The medal, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Odescalchi in profile, with a detailed rendering of his elaborate clothing and hair. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject and the year of creation. This small yet detailed work showcases Hamerani's skill in portraiture and medal-making, capturing the likeness of a prominent figure from the late 17th century.