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Francesco Sforza (1401–1466), Fourth Duke of Milan (r. 1450–66)

late 15th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 500
The roundel probably belonged to the retrospective series of portraits of Milanese rulers.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Francesco Sforza (1401–1466), Fourth Duke of Milan (r. 1450–66)
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Culture: Italian, Milan
  • Medium: Candoglia marble
  • Dimensions: Diameter (wt confirmed): 21 3/8 in., 72lb. (54.3 cm, 32.659kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
  • Object Number: 11.182.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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