Borso d'Este, 1413-1471, Marquess of Ferrara 1450, Duke of Modena and Reggio 1452 [obverse] 1460

This 1460 bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Jacopo Lixignolo, depicts Borso d'Este, the Marquess of Ferrara, in profile. The medal's inscription, "BORSIUS COMES FERRARIE RODRIGI FILIUS," translates to "Borso, Count of Ferrara, son of Rodrigo." Lixignolo was known for his refined portraiture, and this work displays the artist's talent for capturing the sitter's likeness in a realistic and dignified manner. The detail in Borso's clothing and the inscription surrounding his portrait create a compelling and historically significant piece.