Filiberto II le Beau (the Fair), 1480-1504, 8th Duke of Savoy 1497, and Margaret of Austria, 1480-1530, His Wife [obverse]

Jean Marende

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring two profile portraits facing each other. The figure on the left appears to be a male with a hat and straight hair, while the figure on the right is a female wearing a headscarf with intricate folds. Both figures are rendered with detailed facial features and clothing patterns. Surrounding these profiles is a textured background filled with stylized floral motifs. The material of the medallion is a bronze or copper-like metal, giving it a warm brown color with a slightly oxidized patina. Around the edge of the medallion is an inscription in raised letters that follows the curve of the circle. The overall appearance of the sculpture reflects a sense of historical and cultural significance.