Gianfrancesco I Gonzaga, 1395-1444, 1st Marquess of Mantua 1433 [obverse]

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

The relief sculpture features a male figure wearing an elaborate cylindrical hat with a wide brim. The individual is adorned in a textured garment. The sculpture is circular with the text "JOHANNES FRANCISCVS DE GONZAGA MARCHIO MANTVE" inscribed around the border. The material appears to be a gray-toned metal or metal-like substance, giving it a weathered appearance. The figure is in profile, facing right, with clear carvings emphasizing contours and details of the clothing and facial features.