Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga

Pastorino de Pastorini

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Pastorino de Pastorini was an Italian medallist, glass painter and die engraver. One of the most prolific Italian medallists, he produced around 200 medals. He was active in Ferrara, Bologna, Novellara, and Florence. The obverse presents a portrait of Massimilano Gonzaga, marquess of Luzzara (before 1524 – 78) in armor; the reverse is blank. It is a contemporary cast.

Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga, Pastorino de Pastorini (Italian, Castelnuovo della Berardenga 1508–1592 Florence), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina over a yellow patina)

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Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga, Pastorino de Pastorini (Italian, Castelnuovo della Berardenga 1508–1592 Florence), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina over a yellow patina)
Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga, Pastorino de Pastorini (Italian, Castelnuovo della Berardenga 1508–1592 Florence), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina over a yellow patina)
Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga, Pastorino de Pastorini (Italian, Castelnuovo della Berardenga 1508–1592 Florence), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina over a yellow patina)
Medal: Bust of Massimiano Gonzaga, Pastorino de Pastorini (Italian, Castelnuovo della Berardenga 1508–1592 Florence), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina over a yellow patina)

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