Carlo Grati, noble of Bologna

Art Historical Context

Behold the striking bronze medal *Carlo Grati, noble of* (ca. 1485), crafted by the renowned Italian artist Savelli Sperandio Measuring a generous 106 mm in diameter, this Renaissance portrait captures the dignified profile of Carlo Grati a prominent Bolognese noble, in exquisite detail. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, it exemplifies the intimate yet monumental art of medals and plaquettes. Sperandio, a goldsmith from Bologna active in the late 15th century, helped pioneer the portrait medal genre in Italy, drawing inspiration from anci...