Ginevra Sforza, 1442-1507, Wife of GIovanni II Bentivoglio 1464

Antonio Marescotti

National Gallery of Art

The relief carving is on a circular medallion featuring a profile portrait of a woman looking to the left. The woman is depicted with intricate details in her hair, which is styled and appears to be gathered at the back. She is wearing a garment with a high collar and a textured pattern. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, as it has a grey, dull appearance. The medallion also features raised text running along the edge, arching over and under the profile of the woman. The relief is flat in comparison to three-dimensional sculptures, giving it a coin-like appearance.