Isotta degli Atti, 1432/1433-1474, Mistress 1446, then Wife after 1453, of Sigismondo Malatesta [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile of a woman facing to the right, with intricate hair under a headdress extending to her shoulders and back. The sculpture is in the form of a medal or medallion made of bronze. The woman is wearing a garment with a noticeable neckline, and her eyes are softly defined. There is an inscription in raised letters with small floral or star-like motifs. The top edge has a small hole, likely for suspension or display.