Alessandro Sforza, 1409-1468, Lord of Pesaro 1445 [reverse]

Art Historical Context

This bronze medal, created in 1475 the Italian medallist Gianfrancesco Enz, commemorates Alessandro Sza, who ruled as Lord of Pesaro from 1445 until his death in 1468. Though Sforza had passed away seven years earlier, the work served as a lasting tribute to his legacy within the powerful Sforza family, whose influence shaped Renaissance politics and warfare in northern Italy. The reverse side, shown here, reflects the era’s tradition of using medals to honor rulers and military leaders, blending portraiture with symbolic imagery. Measuring just under 8 centimeters in diameter, the piece exem...