Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498, Dominican Preacher [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The relief portrait is of a man wearing a hooded cloak. The man is in profile, facing left, and has distinct facial features including a prominent nose and pronounced wrinkles. The sculpture is a rich, aged bronze color with variations indicating weathering or intentional patination. The material appears to be metal, likely bronze. There is an uppercase serif inscription around the circular sculpture's edge. The piece resembles a medallion or medal, giving a sense of historical significance. The texture and depth make the subject stand out prominently.