Gianfrancesco Enzola: The Master of Parma’s Metal Gianfrancesco Enzola, known as “il Parmense” – the man from Parma – stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Italian medals. Born around 1430 in the heart of Parma and tragically dying there circa 1513, his life was inextricably linked to the artistic and political landscape of Renaissance Italy. More than just a medallist, Enzola was a craftsman who meticulously shaped metal into miniature portraits and allegorical narratives, capturing the essence of his era with remarkable skill and sensitivity. His journey from rudimentary casting tec…