Francesco Querini, died 1563, Venetian Patrician, Poet and Soldier [obverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man in profile facing right. The figure has curly hair and appears to be wearing a toga or draped garment. The sculpture is on a circular medallion or coin, which is golden brown with some dark and light variations. The surface shows wear, with scratches and eroded areas. There is an inscription in raised letters around the edges. The style resembles ancient or classical portraits on coins, with detailed facial features in relief.