Arcarino Foresto d'Este, Legendary Ancestor of the Estensi

Ferrarese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief depicting a profile of a man. The man is wearing a cap and has shoulder-length hair that is styled into waves. He is dressed in a robe with horizontal lines suggesting texture or pleats. The sculpture is primarily made from a gray material, likely stone or metal, giving it a weathered look. The bas-relief is rectangular in shape and features inscriptions around the sides and top, with a small hole visible at the top edge.