Costanzo da Ferrara

Costanzo de Moysis
Costanzo Lombardo
da Ferrara, Costanzo
Ferrara, Costanzo da

Neapolitan, c. 1450 - died after 1524

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This is a round medallion or coin featuring a profile relief of a man facing the left, dressed in a high-necked garment and a turban. The man has a curving nose, a mustache, and prominent cheekbones. The material is a rich, dark brown color. Surrounding the relief is an inscription that circles the edge of the medallion.
Costanzo da Ferrara, Mehmed II, 1430-1481, Sultan of the Turks 1451 [obverse], c. 1477/1480, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.695.a

Mehmed II, 1430-1481, Sultan of the Turks 1451 [obverse]

Costanzo da Ferrara · c. 1477/1480 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.695.a

The sculpture depicted is a relief medal featuring a central figure of a man riding a horse. The man is dressed in tunic-like attire and holding the reins. Both the horse and rider are detailed prominently, with emphasis on their postures. The medal is circular and features inscriptions around its circumference, with decorative elements like a tree and shrubbery in the background. The sculpture is crafted from bronze. The image is embossed, allowing the figures to stand out three-dimensionally against the flat background. The piece is viewed directly from the front, allowing clear observation of the design and text.
Costanzo da Ferrara, Mehmed II Riding [reverse], c. 1477/1480, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.695.b

Mehmed II Riding [reverse]

Costanzo da Ferrara · c. 1477/1480 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.695.b