Alessandro di Gino Vecchietti, 1472-1532 [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion depicting the profile of a man facing right. He has a curly hairstyle and wears a Renaissance hat on his head. The man's features are detailed, with a prominent nose and chin. There is a Latin inscription around the edge, including the name "ALESSANDRO" on the right. The sculpture is made from a brown material, likely bronze, with an aged patina highlighting the design. The raised relief shows intricate details like the hairstyle and garment folds, reflecting the fashion and portrait technique of the period.