Gregory XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni, 1502-1585), Pope 1572 [obverse]

Bartolomeo Argenterio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a detailed relief portrait of a figure in profile wearing a cap and a robe. The sculpture appears to be made of a metal material with a reddish-brown patina and hints of oxidation. There are inscriptions around the border of the medallion, and the craftsmanship shows fine lines and attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing folds.