Blind Man with a Staff and Water-flask, Led by a Dog [reverse] 1560 - 1561

Leone Leoni's "Blind Man with a Staff and Water-flask, Led by a Dog" is a bronze medal dating from 1560-1561. This piece depicts a blind man, identifiable by his staff, walking with a dog at his side, possibly a guide dog. The inscription on the medal’s edge, "DOC EBONIQ VS VI TEMPILAD TECONVER," may be a reference to the blind man's wisdom or understanding despite his disability. This Renaissance-era medal, characteristic of Leoni's style, emphasizes the detail in the figures, highlighting the human experience.