Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour, 1644-1715, Cardinal de Bouillon 1669 [obverse]

Suzan Rey

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief carved onto a round medallion. The subject is a profile of a man wearing a pointed mitre adorned with intricate patterns. The man's clothing is decorative, suggesting a high-ranking clergy attire. The medallion is bronze in color, adding a metallic sheen to the carvings. The material is inferred to be metal, such as bronze or copper. An inscription around the edge reads "EMMANUEL THEOD. CARD. BULLIONUS." The sculpture has a historical significance through its classical style and aged appearance.