Medal: Bartolomeo Colleoni 1455 - 1500

This bronze medal, created by Marco Guidizani between 1455 and 1500, depicts a profile portrait of Bartolomeo Colleoni, a renowned Italian condottiere. The medal, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subject's likeness with detail. The inscription surrounding the portrait, "BARTHOLOMEVS COLLEC TVS ONIS MAGNESE," identifies the sitter and his position of prominence. This piece is a remarkable example of Renaissance medallic art, which flourished during this period, celebrating individuals of historical and cultural significance.