Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo, 1445-1496, Lord of Bozzolo, Sabbioneta, and Viadana 1478 [obverse] by Antico

Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo, 1445-1496, Lord of Bozzolo, Sabbioneta, and Viadana 1478 [obverse] c. 1478

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This bronze medal, created by Antico in 1478, portrays Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo, Lord of Bozzolo, Sabbioneta, and Viadana. The medal depicts Gonzaga in profile, his features rendered with precision and a sense of realism, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance. The inscription around the edge identifies him as "Johannes Franciscus Gonzaga." Antico's medal is an important example of Renaissance portraiture, showcasing the artistic trends of the period through a small-scale format.