Antonio Pisano, called Pisanello, the Painter and Medallist [obverse]

Attributed to Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile of a man on a circular medallion. The man wears a unique double-layered hat closely around his head. The medallion is bronze or a similar metal with a brownish color and slightly weathered surface. Raised text on the edge reads "PISANVS" on the left and "PICTOR" on the right. The man's face is detailed, showing his features and a side view of his nose, lips, and chin. The appearance indicates a carefully sculpted, possibly antique piece, and may serve as a commemorative artifact.