Beatrice Roverella, c. 1510-1575, Wife of Paolo Manfroni and Ercole Rangone [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief portrait of a woman with a serene expression, depicted in a square format. The woman's head is adorned with neatly styled hair, possibly secured with a cloth or bonnet. Her attire is detailed with folds suggesting a draped garment. The color of the sculpture is a dark bronze or brown, indicating it could be made of a metal, likely bronze. The surface has a slightly aged patina, enhancing the texture of the three-dimensional relief. Inscriptions at the top include the words "RANGONA" and "ROVORELLA," while the name "BEATRIX" appears on the side. The sculpture emphasizes the features of the subject with its high relief and careful detailing in the face and clothing.