Canonization of Saint Francis of Sales in Saint Peter's [reverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a scene depicting a religious or ceremonial assembly. The central subject shows a seating arrangement in an amphitheater-like setting, with a figure seated on a platform. Below, smaller figures are gathered around a large bowl or basin, with rows of figures flanking the steps. Ornate columns on either side are adorned with figures, and a cross can be seen in the center at the bottom. The sculpture is predominantly bronze in color and made of metal, with detailed relief work on each figure. The edges of the medallion contain inscriptions. The sculpture is circular with a hole at the top, likely for suspension or display.