Tommaso Moro, Captain of Verona 1527 [obverse] 1527

This bronze medal portrays Tommaso Moro, Captain of Verona, and was made in 1527 by Giovanni Maria Pomedelli. The subject is depicted in profile wearing the dress of his time, encircled by an inscription bearing his name and title. The profile view itself is a motif deeply rooted in antiquity; we see it echoed in ancient Roman portraiture, where leaders and emperors were immortalized in a similar fashion on coins. This visual language communicates authority and lasting legacy. Even today, this visual representation continues to resurface. Consider how this echoes in contemporary coins and even in modern political imagery; the profile remains a potent symbol of leadership, subconsciously evoking a lineage of power and tradition. Moro's dress reflects the civic identity of his time, alluding to social status, profession, and regional affiliation. This resonates beyond the visual, connecting us to the values and social structures of the time. We are reminded that symbols persist and evolve, carrying echoes of the past into the present.