Marguerite of France, 1523-1574, Duchess of Savoy [reverse]

Alessandro Cesati, called Il Grechetto

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a woman. The woman is adorned with intricate details, including a decorated collar and braided hair. The medallion is made of a bronze or copper-colored material. There are signs of oxidation and wear on the surface. An inscribed text is around the edge of the medallion. The woman's profile is rendered with attention to detail, emphasizing the textures in her attire and hair against the patinated background.