Marie Eleonora of Brandenburg, 1599-1655, Queen of Sweden 1620 [reverse]

German or Scandinavian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile of a woman with a decorated hairstyle embellished with what seems to be a crown or accents extending from the back of her head. She is wearing jewelry, including earrings and a necklace, and a detailed garment. There is engraved text around the perimeter, with the name "MARIA ELEONORA" prominently displayed. The material appears to be metallic with a tarnished brass or bronze color, giving it an antique appearance.