Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan, Receiving the Genoese Led by Lodovico [reverse]
![Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan, Receiving the Genoese Led by Lodovico [reverse] by Attributed to Caradosso Foppa](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/gian-galeazzo-sforza-duke-of-milan-receiving-the-nga-44663.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.08 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 21.78 gr (0.048 lb.) axis: 6:00
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Accession Number
1957.14.784.b
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze medal, attributed to the Milanese artist Caradosso Foppa dated around 1488, captures a pivotal moment of Renaissance diplomacy on its reverse side. Measuring just 4.08 cm diameter and weighing under 22 grams, it depicts Gianazzo Sforza, the young Duke of Milan (r. 1476–1494), enthroned and receiving a delegation of Genoese led by Lodovico. Such small-scale sculptures were prized Renaissance innovations, blending classical Roman portraiture with contemporary Italian artistry to commemorate political events. Historically, the scene likely symbolizes Milan's dominance over ...