Martinus de Hanna 1520 - 1555

Leone Leoni's "Martinus de Hanna" is a bronze medal depicting a bust of Martinus de Hanna, an individual from the 16th century, in profile. The medal was created sometime between 1520 and 1555, during the High Renaissance period. Leoni was a prominent Italian sculptor known for his medals and portraits. The piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The medal's inscription, visible on the edge, identifies the subject as "Martinus de Hanna."