The online lecture "Lielo varoņu aculiecinieki - Renesanses medaļas: no Pisanello līdz Moderno" takes place on 11 November 2026 via ZOOM livestream. It explores Renaissance medal art, which emerged in Italy in the 15th century and transformed medals into a distinctive form of high art. The lecture considers the role of medals during the Renaissance and their connection with the culture of orders and awards. It also looks at commissions from rulers commemorating events or imitating ancient emperors, with references to Pisanello, the dukes of Mantua, Ferrara, Milan and Florence, poets, lawyers and influential women.