Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga by Leone Leoni

Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga c. 1551

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Leone Leoni's "Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga" is a silver medal created in the 16th century. It depicts a bust of Ippolita Gonzaga, the daughter of Ferdinand Gonzaga, in profile, with a detailed inscription around the rim that reads "HIPPOLYTA • GONZAGA • F(IL)IA • FERDINANDI • MAGN(I) • D(UCI)S • MAN(TUAE)". This medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture in a small format, capturing the likeness of Ippolita with meticulous detail and emphasizing her elegance and noble status.