Sir Thomas More, 1480-1535, Lord Chancellor of England 1529 [obverse]

English 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a man engraved on it. The subject appears to be wearing a cap and elaborate clothing with detailed texture. There are inscriptions encircling the figure along the medallion's edge. The sculpture is made of a metallic material with a dark brown, aged patina, exhibiting slight oxidization and wear. The medallion has a slightly uneven surface. The figure is in profile, facing to the right, and detailed features such as the nose, eye, and mouth are clearly defined in the relief of the metal.