Constantine the Great [obverse] c. 1468

Cristoforo di Geremia’s bronze medal depicting Constantine the Great is a fine example of Renaissance medallic art. Dating from c. 1468, the piece features a profile portrait of Constantine with a laurel wreath, rendered in a naturalistic style, highlighting the artist's technical skill. The inscription encircling the image reads: "VIR CAESAR CONSTANTINUS PPF AUG[USTUS] SEMPER." The medal is a beautiful example of how Renaissance artists revived the classical tradition of portraiture and celebrated figures of the past. This artwork is a prime example of the artistic skill of Cristoforo di Geremia, who was a prominent medallist of the Renaissance period.