Isotta degli Atti of Rimini, d. 1470 1446

This bronze medal, created by Matteo de' Pasti in 1446, depicts Isotta degli Atti of Rimini, a famous woman of the time. It is a fine example of the Renaissance medal, a genre that emerged in the 15th century and served both as a commemorative piece and a work of art. The medal features Isotta's profile portrait in high relief, surrounded by an inscription that reads "Isote Ariminensis Formo." The inscription and the realistic rendering of the sitter's features highlight the growing humanist interest in portraiture and individual identity during the Renaissance.