Sigismund Augustus, 1520-1572, Grand Duke of Lithuania 1522, King of Poland 1530 [obverse]

Giovanni Maria Mosca

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the profile of a person, likely a woman. The subject is depicted wearing an elaborate garment with rich detailing around the collar and shoulders, and a distinctive hat or headpiece that includes decorative elements. The material of the medallion appears to be bronze or a similar metal, with a dark brown color that shows signs of age and patina. The subject is portrayed in relief, with the profile facing to the right. Around the edge of the medallion is an inscription in a Latin script. The medallion has a three-dimensional quality that makes the figure stand out against the flat background.