Pomponne de Bellièvre, 1529-1607, Chancellor of France 1599-1605 [obverse]

Nicolas-Gabriel Jacquet

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a profile portrait of a bearded man facing left with detailed facial features and hair. It is on a circular medal with an inscription around the edge that reads "POMPONIVS DE BELIEVRE FRANCIAE CANCEL." and the date "1601." The material appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, evident from its color and metallic sheen. The design on the medal showcases the man's facial profile in relief, with attention to the texture of the beard and fabric of his collar.