Francesco II da Carrara, 1359-1406, Lord of Padua 1388-1405 [obverse]

Paduan 14th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the side profile of a man's face with detailed facial features, including the bridge of his nose and a faint outline of his ear. The subject appears to be wearing a garment that rises to his neck. The material of the sculpture appears metallic, with a tarnished silver or grey coloring, suggesting it may be crafted from a type of metal like silver or bronze. The sculpture is engraved on a circular surface, similar to a coin or medallion, with inscriptions surrounding the profile in a stylized script. The texture of the sculpture shows some wear.