Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1508, Lord of Bologna 1462-1506 [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

This sculpture is a round bronze relief carving featuring a profile of a man facing the right. He is shown wearing a cap, and his hair is long in the back, extending almost to his shoulders. His attire includes a garment featuring a high collar and visible layers. The relief is well-defined, with details like the texture of his hair and the folds in his clothing being clearly visible. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription in raised lettering, which encircles the entire object. The color of the medallion is dark bronze, with some areas showing a slight greenish patina.