Girolamo Ridolfi of San Gimignano, 1465-1526, Apostolic Secretary, Consistorial Advocate, and Knight of the Golden Spur [obverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief portrait of a man in profile view facing left. He has long wavy hair and wears a hat covering the upper part of his head. The relief is circular with an inscription reading "GEMINIANO S. ART." The material appears to be bronze or a similar metal, with a warm brown color and darker areas indicating age. The surface is textured with shading for depth. The portrait has a classical appearance often seen in historical medallions, imbuing the figure with dignity and prominence. The craftsmanship details the subject's features and attire, making it visually compelling.