Eleonora of Aragon, 1450-1493, Duchess of Ferrara, and Ercole I d'Este, 1431-1505, Duke of Ferrara

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring two profile busts facing each other. The subject on the left wears a headpiece with draped fabric and a decorative garment with a necklace. The right profile wears a decorated garment with a cap or hat with a feather-like ornamentation. Above the profiles is a small figure with wings, possibly a cherub. The sculpture is made of a metallic material with a greenish patina. The surface has an aged appearance with areas showing wear or corrosion. The color is a dark grey-green with lighter highlights where the material is more polished or worn. The bottom of the sculpture displays the text "OPVS PERANDEL." The sculpture is framed with a decorative border featuring a repeating pattern.