Viglius van Aytta of Zuichem, 1507-1577, Lawyer and Humanist

Jacques Jonghelinck

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of a bearded man with detailed facial features and textured hairstyle, on a circular medal or coin made of a dark, tarnished silver-colored metallic material. The man wears a high-collared garment with intricate patterns. Around the portrait, there is an inscription in raised lettering along the border. The sculpture is viewed directly from the side, showcasing the craftsmanship of the relief and the precision in the details of both the portrait and the surrounding text.