Alfonso II of Aragon, 1448-1495, Duke of Calabria 1458, afterwards King of Naples 1494-1495 [obverse]

Andrea Guacialoti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a bas-relief of a person's head and upper chest, identified by the inscription around the border as "ALFONSVS FERD DVX CALABRIE." The sculpture is made of bronze, evident from its brownish-orange hue and metallic sheen. The figure carved on the medallion has long, wavy hair and is adorned with a cap and a detailed garment with a high collar. The intricate details of the hair, facial features, and clothing are prominently raised against the flat background of the medallion.