Benedict XIII (Piero Francesco Orsini, 1649-1730), Pope 1724 [obverse]

Ermenegildo Hamerani

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of an individual wearing elaborate papal attire, including a detailed papal tiara. The figure faces to the left in a circular medal form. The top of the sculpture features the inscription "BENEDICTVS XIII." The material seems to be a bronze or bronze-like alloy, giving it a brownish-copper appearance with darker accents. The edges of the medal have an inscribed border. The piece is intricately detailed, with the texture and pattern of the papal garments meticulously rendered.