Giannello della Torre of Cremona, 1500-1585, Engineer in the Service of Charles V (obverse)

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a round bronze medallion with a relief sculpture of a man's profile looking to the right. The subject is a male figure with curly, short hair and a full beard. He is depicted wearing a garment with a collar visible at the neckline. The sculpture is rendered in bronze, giving it a warm, golden-brown color with some darker patina. Surrounding the profile is a border with an inscription that reads, "IAN.ELVSJ.VIRIAN.CREMON.HOROLOG.ARCHITECT." A small hole is present at the top of the medallion. The craftsmanship is detailed, providing a realistic portrayal of the subject.