Alfonso I d'Este, 1476-1534, 3rd Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio 1505 [obverse]

Ferrarese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a man with long hair and a beard, depicted in relief on a coin. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, likely silver or a similar alloy, which has a worn, grayish-brown patina. The man's profile shows the contours of his nose, lips, and hair falling to his shoulders in waves. He is dressed in traditional clothing with a decorated neckline. The coin is circular, with an inscription wrapping around the edge. The relief work gives the profile a distinctive appearance against the coin background.