Niccolo Orsini, 1442-1510, Count of Pitigliano and Nola, Captain of the Army of the Roman Church and of the Florentine Republic [obverse]

Attributed to Caradosso Foppa

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a relief of a man's bust. The man is depicted as bald with a prominent nose and defined facial features, wearing an ornate garment. The relief is crafted from a dark brown metal with a slightly reddish patina. The sculpture is relatively small and designed to resemble a coin or medal, offering a detailed look at the subject's profile. Around the circumference, there is an inscription in uppercase serif font.