Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1508, Lord of Bologna 1463-1506 [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man wearing a cap. The man is depicted with distinctive facial features and stylized hair that falls down the sides of his face. He appears to be wearing a garment with a textured collar. The sculpture is made from a dark metal material, possibly bronze, with a warm brownish hue and some lighter highlights on raised areas. The medallion includes an inscription that runs around the edge in a serif font. The design on the medallion gives it an appearance similar to a historical coin or commemorative piece, with a classical profile associated with ancient or Renaissance art styles.