Francesco Morosini, 1560-1641, Civil Governor of Crete 1627

Johann Jakob Kornmann, called Cormano

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a side profile of a man with a bald head and long beard, dressed in intricate garments with a visible ribbon around the neck. It is crafted to resemble a round medallion or coin, made from a material similar to bronze with a dark brown hue. The surface shows some patina, suggesting age or oxidation. The medallion has an uppercase inscription along with a dotted pattern around the border. Overall, it gives an impression of a historical or commemorative object due to its detailed depiction and metallic quality.