Borso d'Este, 1413-1471, Marquess of Ferrara 1450, Duke of Modena and Reggio 1452 [obverse]

Petrecino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a profile view of a man in noble attire. The man wears a cap with a decorative band and a flower emblem, along with a robe with ornate details. The material appears to be stone or cast metal, evident from its texture and color. The figure's facial features are detailed, surrounded by inscriptions along the border of the medallion, combining decorative elements with scripted text. It seems to depict an individual in a formal and decorative style.