Francesco I of Carrara

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a relief portrait of an adult male depicted in profile, facing to the right. The man has short, textured hair, a long nose, and a double chin. The portrait shows the upper part of his torso and shoulders, which are bare. The portrait is on a round object, like a medallion or coin, and it is crafted from a dark brown material. The surface of the medallion is aged and slightly worn, and the edges have inscribed text that follows the circular form.