Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513, afterwards Pope Julius II, 1503 [obverse]

Attributed to Giovanni Candida

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion featuring the profile of a human head facing right. The subject wears a cap or close-fitting hood, with attire details including a collar with finely incised lines. The border of the sculpture contains inscriptions in an uppercase serif typestyle, reading "IVLIANVS . ERSOSTIEN . CARSPADVINCLA." The sculpture is brown with a slightly rough texture, indicating it may be made from metal or alloy with patina. The relief work and lettering suggest high craftsmanship and attention to detail.