Pierio Valeriano Bolzanio, 1477-1558, Philologist and Tutor

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a bronze medallion portraying a man's profile. The man has a middle-aged appearance, with a pronounced forehead, short wavy hair, and is wearing a detailed garment. The bronze color with a patina finish gives it an aged look. The medallion is small, coin-like, with inscriptions encircling the perimeter, though some are obscured in shadow. The sculpture has a realistic and classical appearance, presenting the man in a regal and timeless way.