The Maryland Medal: Anne Arundell of Wardour, c. 1610-1649, Countess of the Holy Roman Empire, Wife of Lord Cecil Calvert 1628, Baroness of Baltimore 1632 [reverse]

British 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpted medal featuring the bust of a woman with curly hair and a subtle expression. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, appearing bronze or copper in color. The woman wears a string of pearls around her neck. Surrounding the bust is an inscription that reads: "PREDICTI + D NA . ANNA . ARUNDELLA . PUGNEL" and continues with "ET . OPTIMA . XATIV . COMITX ..". The craftsmanship of the medal includes detailed relief work on the hair and facial features.