Hippocrates [reverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a round medallion with a relief of a bearded man in profile facing left. He wears a helmet with a unique design and Greek inscriptions. The medallion is a warm, brownish-bronze color, implying it is made of bronze. The edges have characters resembling Greek lettering, framing the portrait of the man with detailed texture in his hair, beard, and attire. The sculpture is set against a black background, allowing the intricate craftsmanship and material to be seen clearly in the light highlighting its geometric details.