Giovanni di Francesco Tornabuoni, 1428-1497, Florentine Banker and Statesman [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of a man facing right on a circular medal made of bronze. The surface has an aged gold-brown patina. The man's facial features, hair, ear, and expressions are detailed. There is an inscription around the periphery. The style is reminiscent of traditional medallions or coins. The texture of the material gives it an antique look, with visible wear on the raised surfaces of the medal.