Sebastiano Montagnacco, died 1540, Venetian patrician [obverse]

Maffeo Olivieri

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a bas-relief profile portrait of a man with shoulder-length hair, wearing a garment with a high collar and folds. The sculpture is a circular medallion predominantly comprised of a brownish material that appears bronze-like. It includes inscriptions on the outer edge, with "SEBASTIANVS" and "MONTEINAC" etched into the surface. The medallion has a small hole near the top, suggesting it could be hung or displayed. Intricately carved details emphasize the texture of the hair and clothing folds. The depiction is in a classical style, providing a side profile view of the subject.