Bernardino Lopez de Carvajal, died 1522, Cardinal of Santa Croce 1493, deposed 1511, restored 1513 [obverse]

Roman 15th or 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round sculpture shaped like a medal or coin, with a profile portrait of a man facing right. The figure is wearing a textured cap and a garment that wraps around the shoulder. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, with a dark brownish patina. The surface shows signs of age with spots and a slightly worn texture. Around the profile are inscriptions in a circular pattern along the edge of the coin. The sculpture is flat, emphasizing the relief detail of the portrait and text, which is typical of a coin-like sculpture.