Bernardino Gamberia, 1455-1507, Private Chamberlain of Innocent VIII [obverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man. The subject has curly hair and wears a hat and a high-collared garment. The surface of the medallion is inscribed with lettering that runs along the edge, framing the portrait. The medallion is a rich brown color, indicating it is likely made of bronze or a similar metallic material. The texture of the sculpture reveals details in the man’s facial features and hair, which are finely crafted.