Alexander VI (Pope, 1492–1503) by Giovanni Paladino

Alexander VI (Pope, 1492–1503) 1585 - 1599

sculpture

medal

3d sculpting

ring

sculptural image

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

sculpture

black and white

vessel shaped image

mid-section and head portrait

men

decorative-art

profile

statue

This small, round medal, created by Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Paladino, depicts a profile portrait of Pope Alexander VI, also known as Rodrigo Borgia. The medal, crafted between 1585 and 1599, displays a detailed rendering of the Pope's face and attire, including the iconic papal stole. The inscription around the perimeter identifies the subject as "ALEXANDER VI PONT. MAX" (Alexander VI, Supreme Pontiff). This small-scale work demonstrates Paladino's skill in capturing likeness and detail in a miniature format, typical of Renaissance medallic art.