Leafless Branches [reverse] 1739 - 1744

"Leafless Branches [reverse]" is a bronze medal created by Italian artist Antonio Francesco Selvi between 1739 and 1744. The medal depicts a circular relief of bare branches forming a crown around the inscription "O.D. IN. VIRIDI. CAROLU." The inscription, likely a Latin phrase, is likely related to the subject of the medal. The detailed and realistic depiction of the branches, combined with the inscription, suggests a symbolic message, possibly related to death, resurrection, or renewal. Selvi was a prolific medallist, known for his intricate and expressive designs, and this piece is characteristic of his work.