Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, 1498-1526 [obverse]

Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion with a relief of a man's bust. The inscription reads "IOAN NES MEDICES." The man is depicted in period attire with a high collar and chain. The medallion is a dark copper or bronze color. The man's hair is short and detailed, with precise facial features. There is a hole at the top for hanging. The relief work and detailing demonstrate high skill in craftsmanship.