Friedrich the Elder, 1460-1536, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach 1486 [obverse]

Matthes Gebel

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a detailed bas-relief portrait of a male figure in profile. The subject has long hair and a full beard, looking towards the left. The sculpture is part of a circular medallion or coin, with engraving surrounding the portrait. The color of the sculpture is a dull silver or metallic gray. The piece is skillfully crafted to reveal facial features and hair texture. The engraved text around the border appears to be in a classical style.