Sixtus IV (Francesco della Rovere, 1414-1481), Pope 1471 [obverse]

Vittore Gambello

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a relief featuring a side profile of a person wearing a tall, decorated hat. The individual has an elderly face with pronounced facial features and is dressed in an ornate garment with intricate designs along the collar. The outer edge of the medallion has an inscription. The medallion appears to be made of a metallic material with a bronze or copper-like brown color. The sculpture gives an impression of a portrait commemorating a figure of importance.