Michelangelo di Guglielmino Tanaglia, 1437-1512 [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is in the form of a coin or medallion featuring the profile of a man with short hair and a slightly pronounced nose. Surrounding the profile image, there is text along the edge of the round surface. The sculpture appears to be made of a bronze or similar metal, as indicated by its rich brown and earthy tones, with areas of darker patina enhancing its aged appearance. The format of the sculpture suggests a small, handheld size for the object.