Pietro Strozzi, 1510-1588, Marshall of France 1554 [obverse]

Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depiction of a man in profile, facing to the right. The man has a prominent nose, curly hair, and a well-defined beard. He appears to be wearing a high-collared garment. The sculpture is bronze-toned and displays a patina. There is an inscription along the edge of the circular medal. The artwork features intricate details and textures on a small scale, emphasizing the man's characteristics and the craftsmanship in the metalwork.