Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644), Pope 1623 [obverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion depicting a side profile of a bearded man. He is wearing a cap and ornate clothing with detailed patterns and symbols, including what seem to be religious motifs. The background of the medallion is encircled with a wreath of leaves. The material appears to be a reddish-brown metal, possibly bronze. The design is embossed onto the medallion, with the leaf detailing surrounding the edge. The craftsmanship reflects a high level of detail in both the portrayal of the human figure and the surrounding decorative elements.