Filiberto II le Beau (the Fair), 1480-1504, 8th Duke of Savoy 1497 [obverse]

Turin 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile engraving of a male figure's head with a beret-style hat. The engraving is on a round object, potentially a coin or medallion, with raised features that create a three-dimensional effect. The material seems to be a metallic substance, likely silver or a silver-hued metal, with a polished, reflective surface. Encircling the profile is a series of raised letters forming the inscription "SABAVDIE VIII PHILIBERTVS." The craftsmanship captures facial features, hair details, and headwear with historical artistry, presenting the figure in a noble and stately manner.