![Lodovico II Gonzaga, 1412-1478, 2nd Marquess of Mantua 1444 [obverse] by Bartolommeo Melioli](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzJhYWU1NzY4LTI4YTAtNGE0NC1hODhiLTFhYTlhN2IwNzQzOC8yYWFlNTc2OC0yOGEwLTRhNDQtYTg4Yi0xYWE5YTdiMDc0MzhfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Lodovico II Gonzaga, 1412-1478, 2nd Marquess of Mantua 1444 [obverse] 1475
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stone
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close up portrait
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unrealistic statue
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mid-section and head portrait
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This bronze medal, created by Bartolommeo Melioli in 1475, depicts Lodovico II Gonzaga, the 2nd Marquess of Mantua. The medal showcases Gonzaga in profile, adorned in elaborate armor. His noble bearing and the inscription surrounding his image highlight his status and power. Melioli, an Italian medalist, was known for his detailed and realistic portraits, contributing to the flourishing of medal-making during the Renaissance. This small-scale work exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of the period.
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