Raimondo Lavagnoli, Commissary of Saxony in the 11th or 12th Century [obverse]

Attributed to Giovanni Candida

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular bronze sculpture. It depicts a profile view of a male figure with long, wavy hair and a flowing garment. The figure is shown in relief, facing left, and surrounded by an engraved inscription along the circular edge. The material appears to be bronze, giving the sculpture a brownish tone with spots of greenish patina suggesting oxidation. There is a small hole near the top. The overall design reflects a classical or Renaissance style, typical of portrait medallions.