Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo)

Attributed to Leone Leoni Italian

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This is a rare surviving wax-on-slate model for a cast medal Although the subject has generally been identified as Antonio de Ferraris, a famous physician and writer in Lecce, Italy. The portrait was probably done from life and therefore likely represents a younger namesake, possibly a son. The reverse is blank.

Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo), Attributed to Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca. 1509–1590 Milan), Wax on slate.

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Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo), Attributed to Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca. 1509–1590 Milan), Wax on slate.
Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo), Attributed to Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca. 1509–1590 Milan), Wax on slate.

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