Batista, Helder

(1932 Vendas, Portugal- ) (Portugal)

   Sculptor, medallist, and art professor. Studied at the Fine Arts Faculty at Lisbon University. Has been credited with reviving the art of making medals in Portugal. Recently noted for creating an erotic medal.

   Source: Janjaap Luijt, "Niet geschinkt voor jonge kijker-tijes: prikkelende Portugese penningen," Beeldenaar 29, 4 (2005): p. 171.