Ercole I d'Este, 1431-1505, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio 1471 [obverse]

Lodovico Corradini

National Gallery of Art

The image features a round medallion depicting a profile view of a man's head and partial upper body. The man faces left in the profile, showing the left side of his face with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose and serious expression. He has medium-length wavy hair and wears a headpiece resembling a hat. The man is clad in a garment with intricate designs around the collar area but no visible jewelry. The background is plain, accentuating the man's profile, the detailed garment, and the raised lettering on the medallion.