Giuliano II de' Medici, 1478-1516, Duc de Nemours [obverse]

Roman 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting the profile of a man. The man has distinct facial features such as a defined nose and a cap on his head. There is an inscription along the edge that reads "IVLIANVS MEDICES L F P R." The material of the sculpture is dark, metallic bronze, giving it an aged patina. The sculpture appears as a circular medallion or coin, emphasizing details in the subject's expression and attire. The relief creates a three-dimensional effect against the flat background.