Pietro Vettori the Younger, 1499-1585, Florentine Scholar [obverse]

Gaspare Romanelli

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bas-relief medallion showing the profile of an elderly man with a beard and detailed hair. The man is wearing a robe or coat with a high collar. The medallion is circular and made of bronze-colored metal. An inscription in raised lettering, including the word "VICTORIVS", borders the medallion, along with raised dots. The craftsmanship and patina of the metal suggest age and history.