# Portrait medal of Charles V

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## Artwork

- Artist: [POMEDELLI, Giovanni Maria](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pomedelli-giovanni-maria-r06027926b707ca>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Bronze, double struck, diameter 3,5 cm

## Commentary

The overse of this medal portrays Charles V \(1500-1558\), King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. On the reverse Genius Writing on a Shield. Pomedelli&#39;s medal portraits are individual, and his reverses are a charming mixture of original sculptural composition and pretty plagiarism. He indicated his authorship of medals by both signing them and using a symbol composed of an apple \(a reference to his family name and coat-of-arms, which included six apples\), a monogram of ZUAN, and his punch and graver.

## Related artworks

- [Allegory of Quietude](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pomedelli-giovanni-maria-r06027926b707ca/allegory-of-quietude-rcfdcb4e21f32e8>)

## Attribution

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