Antonio Da Mula, c. 1460-after 1539, Duke of Candia 1536 [obverse]

Andrea Spinelli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait on a coin or medallion. It features a bust of a man with short, wavy hair and a long, slender neck wearing a garment with a simple collar design. The material seems to be bronze or brass, with a golden-brown hue and aged patina. The sculpture is embossed on a circular coin with a raised border including small bead-like patterns on the inner edge. An inscription encircles the sculpture, likely detailing a name and title. The lighting emphasizes the facial features and contours, offering a detailed view of the profile within the limited space of the coin.