Innocent IX (Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti, 1519-1591), Pope 1591 [obverse]

Roman 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image contains a circular relief medallion of a man in profile wearing ornate vestments. The man has short, curly hair and a neat beard. The sculpture is dark brown with a metal patina, likely bronze. There are signs of wear and oxidation on the surface. The man is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, emphasizing facial features and vestments. The raised text around the image reads "INNOCENT . IX . PONT . MAX . AN. I", providing historical context. The size and style suggest it may be a commemorative or decorative piece.