Christina of Sweden, 1626-1689, Queen 1632-1654 [obverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

National Gallery of Art

The relief portrait on a circular medallion depicts the profile of a person with curly hair, facing to the right. The sculpture has a reddish-brown hue, suggesting a bronze material. The inscription around the profile reads "REGINA CHRISTINA." The artwork shows detailed craftsmanship of the hair and facial features, demonstrating skill in creating realistic textures and proportions in a compact form.