Marsilio Ficino, 1433-1499, Florentine Humanist [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief medallion depicting a man in profile view. He is wearing a cap and has a prominent nose and chin. The texture of the medallion reveals intricate detailing in his hair and garments. Surrounding the man's portrait are inscriptions. The medallion is crafted from a metal with a dark, bronze hue. The size and perspective of the medallion suggest it was probably designed to be handheld or used as a commemorative piece, with the relief prominently standing out against the flat background.