Pius VII (Barnaba Chiaramonti, 1742-1823), Pope 1800 [obverse]

Giuseppe Cerbara

National Gallery of Art

The relief portrait depicts Pope Pius VII in profile, wearing a papal tiara and a decorative robe with intricate patterns. The sculpture is made of a bronze-colored material, giving it a metallic appearance. The figure is in high relief against a slightly recessed background. An inscribed circular border surrounds the portrait with text including the name "PIUS SEPTIMUS" and elements like "PON. MAX. ANNO XXIII." The design resembles a detailed medallion or coin.