The sculpture is a relief portrait of a man in profile facing right, depicted on a circular medallion. The subject is a bearded man wearing a cap, indicated by the elaborate costume which includes a pleated cloak adorned with a brooch. The material of the sculpture appears to be a silver or pewter metal, giving it a metallic gray color. The medallion fits within the dimensions of a large coin, placing the sculpture in a context similar to historical commemorative coins or medallions. Surrounding the portrait is engraved text in a formal script.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- lead
- Dimensions
- 3938 × 3911 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original