Angelo Poliziano (1454–1494) and Maria Poliziana 15th century

This 15th-century bronze medal by Niccolò Fiorentino depicts Angelo Poliziano, a prominent Italian humanist scholar and poet, in profile. The inscription on the medal reads "ANGEL LI POLIZIANO," identifying the subject. This small-scale, round medal, known as a "plaquette," was likely created to commemorate Poliziano's life and achievements. The detailed rendering of the sitter's features, typical of the Renaissance period, adds a sense of realism to the work. This medal can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.