Bartolomeo Melioli: A Renaissance Sculptor of Subtle Majesty The world of 15th-century Italian sculpture often presents a dramatic, almost theatrical display of power and grandeur. Yet, within this vibrant landscape, Bartolomeo Melioli (c. 1481 – likely still living) carved a quietly distinguished niche for himself, primarily through his remarkable bronze portraits—particularly his iconic depiction of Francesco II Gonzaga, the 4th Mar…