Alessandro Maggi, called Bassiano, and Giovanni da Cavino [obverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The image showcases a circular sculpture featuring two male busts in profile. The figures have detailed features such as beards and distinct hairstyles, both looking to the right. The material seems to be a bronze or copper alloy with a brown color and metallic sheen. Inscriptions in capital letters surround the figures along the edge of the medallion. The sculpture has a high-relief finish, providing depth to the facial features, clothing folds, and hair texture, creating a lifelike impression despite its small size.