Fountain Surmounted by a Nude Male Figure [reverse] c. 1446

This bronze medal by Matteo de' Pasti, dated circa 1446, depicts a fountain surmounted by a nude male figure standing on a sphere. The fountain is surrounded by a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory and honor. The inscription on the medal reads "MATHEVS DE PASTIS" and "F," which are the artist's name and likely the artist's initials. The image is characteristic of the Italian Renaissance, with its emphasis on classical themes and the human form.