Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, Duke of Florence 1537 [obverse]

Domenico di Polo de' Vetri

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief sculpture of a man's profile on a coin or medallion. The sculpture features a man with curly hair and a short beard, wearing a detailed garment with circular decorations. It is made of a metallic material with a reddish-brown color and hints of oxidization, resembling aged copper or bronze. There is a border with engraved text around the figure, enhancing the historic and antique look. The craftsmanship includes high relief, giving the sculpture a textured and three-dimensional appearance.