Pirro Malvezzi, 1429-1505, Patrician of Bologna [obverse]

Bolognese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a circular medal with a profile portrait of a man with long hair, looking to the left. The man is shown wearing elaborate attire with intricate patterns and a detailed medallion on the clothing. The color of the sculpture is mainly gold with patches of dark patina. Around the border of the medal, there are embossed inscriptions. The overall appearance of the medal suggests historical significance or age.