Alessandro de' Medici, 1510-1537, 1st Duke of Florence 1532 [obverse] c. 1541

This bronze medal, created by Domenico di Polo de' Vetri in 1541, depicts Alessandro de' Medici, the first Duke of Florence. The medal features a profile portrait of Alessandro with a detailed inscription surrounding the image, "ALEXANDER MED. FLOREN. DUX. PRIM." The artist's meticulous attention to detail in the portrait and lettering is characteristic of his work in the Renaissance style. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of 16th-century Florence, highlighting the importance of portraiture and the celebration of political figures.