F. Francina, lived late fifteenth century [obverse]

Style of Giancristoforo Romano

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a relief of a woman's side profile on a round surface, resembling a coin or medallion. The woman wears a headpiece covering her hair, styled in waves, and a string of beads around her neck. The material appears to be bronze or brass with a warm, golden-brown hue and a slightly weathered texture. Inscriptions encircle the profile portrait, giving it the appearance of a traditional coin with lettering on the face. The facial features and attire are detailed, adding a dimensional quality, while the finish suggests aged metalwork.