Tommaso Guadagni, 1454-1533, Banker, Florentine Consul at Lyon 1505, Municipal Counselor 1506-1527, Counselor to François I 1523 [obverse]

French or Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round relief medallion depicting a male subject in profile, facing left. The subject appears to be wearing period attire, including a distinctive hat with a soft, rounded crown and a long, elaborately draped cloak or robe. The medallion is predominantly a warm bronze or copper color, resembling a coin or medal. Around the perimeter of the medallion, there is an inscription in the same material reading “NOBILIS THOMAS DE GADAGNIUS FLORENTINUS." The carving displays intricate details in the subject's facial features, hair, and clothing.