Giancarlo Rossetti Preaching with the Agnus Dei on a Mound [reverse] 1748

This bronze medal, created in 1748 by the Italian artist Antonio Francesco Selvi, depicts the scene of Giancarlo Rossetti preaching with the Agnus Dei on a mound. The medal is circular and features a raised relief design, with a border of text framing the scene. The inscription in Latin reads "DOCTRINA APOSTOLICA DE FONTIBUS SALVATORIS," which translates to "Apostolic Doctrine from the Fountains of the Savior." The inscription is characteristic of the genre of portrait medals, which were popular in Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. These small, portable artworks were used to commemorate individuals or events, often highlighting their virtues or achievements.