Medal 1450 - 1499

This bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Savelli Sperandio between 1450 and 1499, features a profile portrait of Johannes Sabellicus, a prominent humanist scholar. The medal, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a prime example of Renaissance portraiture and the growing interest in celebrating individuals' achievements during this period. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject and is typical of Renaissance medals, which often included inscriptions to honor the individual depicted.