Federigo II Gonzaga, 1500-1540, 5th Marquess of Mantua 1519 and 1st Duke of Mantua 1530 [obverse]
Pomedelli, Giovanni Maria · Italian
1519/1530
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 2577 × 2577px
Description
This is an image of an ancient coin. The coin features a detailed profile relief of a figure with curly hair and a regal or militaristic outfit adorned with a row of circular embellishments. The border of the coin contains inscribed text describing the figure. The surface of the coin shows signs of age with a patina giving it a brownish and reddish tint. The craftsmanship exhibits a high level of detail, particularly in the depiction of the figure's facial features and attire, indicating the coin's historical significance.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).