Costanza Bocchi, died 1566, Wife of Gianfrancesco Malvezzi 1560

This silver medal by Gian Antonio Signoretti, created in 1560, depicts Costanza Bocchi, wife of Gianfrancesco Malvezzi, in profile. The medal, a popular form of portraiture during the Renaissance, showcases Bocchi in a refined and elegant manner, adorned with a pearl necklace and a draped gown. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies the subject and the date of creation. Signoretti, a renowned medallist of the late 16th century, captured Bocchi's likeness with precision, conveying her status and grace through the intricate details of the sculpture.