Michelangelo Buonarroti Portrait Medallion - Historical Engraving #177247 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving presents Michelangelo Buonarroti in right-facing profile, rendered with meticulous cross-hatching to convey texture in his beard, hair, and draped garment. The circular medallion is bordered by a beaded edge and encircled with the Latin inscription “MICHAEL ANGELVS BONARROTUS FLORENTINVS,” identifying him as Michelangelo Buonarroti of Florence, along with the date “ANNO 1588.” The style reflects late Renaissance numismatic or commemorative portraiture traditions.

Used on art history websites, museum digital collections, or educational pages about Renaissance artists; serves users seeking visual references, biographical context, or high-resolution historical illustrations of Michelangelo.