Battista Fregoso, 1452-1504, Doge of Genoa 1478-1483

Battista d'Elia da Genova

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a detailed profile portrait of a man in a side view facing right. He is wearing a cap or headgear and has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and chin. The sculpture is in the form of a circular medal or coin with inscriptions along the edge. It is dark brown with tinges of oxidation, likely made of bronze or a similar aged metal. The figure appears in relief style.