Simon Costière of Lyon, 1469-after 1572, Goldsmith and Jeweler

Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey

National Gallery of Art

The image is of a metal medallion featuring a profile relief of a man's face. The man's head and neck are depicted, showing a side profile view facing to the left. His facial features include a prominent nose, a furrowed brow, and a gently lined face. He is wearing a hat with a flat brim. He is dressed in clothing typical of the Renaissance era, with a high collar. The medallion has raised text around the edge, including the name "SIMON COSTIERE" and the date "1566." The background of the image outside of the medallion is plain and black.