Maria of Austria, 1505-1558, Wife of Louis II, King of Hungary and Bohemia, 1522 [reverse]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief medallion featuring a profile portrait of a person wearing a high-collared garment and a distinctive hat. The material appears metallic, likely silver or pewter, giving it a muted grey color. The details in the clothing and hat suggest a period style, with a focus on texture and pattern typical in metallic relief work. The medallion has a circular shape with an inscription running along the border, with raised letters indicating the precision and artistry involved in its creation.