Elena Marsuppini, d. 1575, Wife of Francesco da Sangallo

Francesco da Sangallo

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a side profile of a woman. The woman has intricately styled hair and is wearing a garment with a distinct neckline. There is an inscription in Latin script around the perimeter of the medallion. The medallion appears to be made of bronze, with a dark metallic color and greenish/brownish patina. The surface is smooth with signs of slight weathering and wear. The size of the medallion in the image suggests it is relatively small, possibly fitting within the palm of a hand.