Accellino di Meliaduce Salvago (ca. 1420–before 1506) 1485 - 1499

This marble relief, "Accellino di Meliaduce Salvago," was created by the Italian artist Antonio Tamagnini between 1485 and 1499. It is a circular plaque with an intricate, raised border of fruit and foliage encircling a central portrait bust in profile. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prime example of the artistic style of the Renaissance in Italy. The work highlights the skillful craftsmanship of the artist and the appreciation for realistic portraiture of the period.