Francesco Potenziano, or Francesco da Potenza [obverse]

Neapolitan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief medallion depicting the profile of a man with a laurel wreath adorning his hair, facing to the right. The medallion is crafted from a material that appears bronze. The surface is textured and shows signs of aging or intentional antiquing, with some wear visible around the edges and the raised design. The medallion features an inscribed border with the words "FRANCISCVS POTENSAMIS" encircling the profile portrait. A small hole near the top edge suggests it may have been designed to be worn as a pendant.