Elisabetta Gonzaga, died 1528, Duchess of Urbino, Wife of Guidobaldo I 1489 [obverse]

Adriano Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal featuring the profile of a woman facing right. She is depicted in fine detail, wearing intricate clothing and headwear. The medal is made of a dark-toned metal, possibly bronze, giving it a brownish-reddish appearance with an aged texture. Around the edge, there is an inscription in raised classical-style lettering, some of which is worn and difficult to decipher. The sculpture is small and designed as a medallion, offering a detailed representation of the woman's facial features and attire.