Andrea Gritti, Procurator of St. Mark's, later Doge of Venice [obverse]

Giovanni Falier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring the profile of a man with wavy hair that falls to his collar, depicted in a side view, looking to the left. He appears to be dressed in a garment that resembles a robe or toga with detailed folds, and possibly embellished with a decorative clasp on the shoulder. The medallion is crafted from a material that has a bronze-like appearance, exhibiting a warm brownish color with a slightly aged patina. Around the edge of the medallion, there is an inscription in capital letters, "ANDREAE GRITIO PROCVR D MARCI." The sculpted form is relatively flat, with a small hole at the top.