Melchior von Osse, 1506-1557, Chancellor of Saxony [obverse]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The relief medallion depicts a man in profile, dressed in period attire with a beard and mustache. He is wearing a cap and intricately layered clothing with visible textures and patterns. The medallion appears to be made of metal with a silvery or gray hue. The profile is encircled by text. The sculpture is three-dimensional, allowing observation of the man's expression and attire from a side view.