Inscription [reverse] 1544

"Inscription [reverse]" is a small bronze medal created in 1544 by German artist Friedrich Hagenauer (1490-1546). The inscription on the back of the medal, "Ich hab's g'stalt. Im Gotz gewant. M.D. XXXXIIII," translates to "I have the shape. I am clothed in God. 1544". It was likely a commemorative piece intended to celebrate a specific event or individual. The small size and inscription suggest a personal or devotional nature. The inscription reflects themes of faith and dependence on God, common in 16th-century religious art.