Francesco Foscari, c. 1374-1457, Doge of Venice 1423 [obverse] c. 1457

This bronze medal, created by the Italian Renaissance artist Antonio Gambello, depicts Francesco Foscari, Doge of Venice from 1423 to 1457. The medal, dated to around 1457, showcases a profile portrait of Foscari in a detailed and realistic style. The inscription surrounding the portrait reads "FRANCUS FOSCARI DUX", indicating the subject's name and title. This work is a prime example of the medallic art that flourished in Renaissance Italy, where artists used portraiture to celebrate prominent figures and commemorate historical events.