Giovanni Alvise Toscani, c. 1450-1478, Milanese Jurisconsult, Consistorial Advocate, and Auditor General under Pope Sixtus IV [obverse]

Lysippus Junior

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion or coin featuring a profile portrait of a man facing left. The man is wearing a cap with a short brim and a band wrapped around it. The sculpture is bronze in color, suggesting it is made from a metal like bronze or copper. The surface shows signs of patina. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription in capital letters that reads "IOHANNES ALOISIVS TVSCANVS ADVOCATVS." There is a small round hole near the top edge, possibly for suspension. The subject’s facial features and the inscription show detailed craftsmanship.