Altobello Averoldo of Brescia, died 1531, Bishop of Pola, Apostolic Legate [obverse]

Maffeo Olivieri

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a coin or a medallion with a profile depiction of a man's head and upper shoulders. The man is wearing a round hat with a prominent crease and a tunic-like garment with pleats or ridges visible around the neckline. The man has a prominent nose, a slightly furrowed brow, and close-cropped, curly hair visible beneath the hat. The entire sculpture is made of bronze with a dark brown color, showcasing smooth, polished surfaces and textured patina. There is a border around the edge of the medallion featuring engraved text, possibly in Latin, which surrounds the profile of the man. The medallion has a small hole near the top. The portrait style is a traditional side profile, with the subject looking stately and dignified.