Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [reverse]

after Giuliano di Scipione

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief portrait of a figure wearing a papal tiara. The head of the figure is in profile, facing to the right. The sculpture is made of a material with a bronze-like appearance, showing a patina that gives it a greenish hue mixed with bronze. The figure’s face is detailed, featuring prominent facial features, and the tiara has intricate decoration. The sculpture is surrounded by an ornate border with floral and scroll-like patterns, and inscriptions in Latin are visible around the portrait. The design highlights the subject's significance with high-relief detailing and decorative embellishments.