William Laud, 1573-1645, Archbishop of Canterbury 1633 [obverse]

Jan Roettiers

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round medallion with a sculpted profile of a man in relief. The perimeter is inscribed with the name GUIL LAUD ARCHIEPISC CANTVAR. The man is depicted wearing a large flat cap and a robe with what looks like a fur collar. The sculpture is made of a bronze-like material. The man's facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and focused gaze. The medallion features curved text around the edge.