Bust of an Unknown Man

invented possibly c. 1470/1500, cast probably c. 18th or 19th century

Probably Ferrarese 18th or 19th Century

Associated Names
Ferrarese 18th Century

Medalist

Ferrarese 19th Century

Medalist

The sculpture depicts the profile of an individual facing to the right, with distinctive and elaborately carved features. The person portrayed wears a helmet-like headdress with grooves and a braided element wrapping around the head. The clothing features a high collar with decorative patterns, including a floral motif. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a rich, dark brown hue and a slightly metallic sheen. The subject appears to be portrayed in a stylized manner typical of ancient or classical reliefs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 6.7 x 4.5 cm (2 5/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
    gross weight: 63.25 gr (0.139 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.27.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 1:no. 77, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860686

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