Alfonso I d'Este, 1476-1534, 3rd Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio 1505 [obverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a profile view of a person on a round medallion. The focus is on a bust showing the person's head and part of their shoulders. The person is in a right-facing profile position with distinct facial features including a strong nose and chin. They have long, wavy hair reaching the neckline and are wearing a close-fitting cap. The clothing is simple and fitted, following the contours of the shoulders. Engraved letters encircle the outer edge of the medallion in a semicircular form. The background is the brownish color of the metal, possibly bronze, with no additional detail.