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Eugène Piot

French, 1812 - 1890

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Matteo Civitali, Saint Sebastian, c. 1492, painted terracotta, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.76

Saint Sebastian

Matteo Civitali · c. 1492 · painted terracotta ·  Accession ID  1943.4.76

This freestanding, beige, terracotta bust shows the head and shoulders of a cleanshaven man, Giuliano de' Medici, wearing a suit of armor. The bust is straight across the bottom so it rests directly on the white surface on which it is photographed. In this view, the man’s shoulders are square to us, and he looks off to our right, chin lifted. His eyes are blank, and he has a bumped, aquiline nose and rounded cheeks. His lips are closed, the corners slightly pulled back. His thick, curly hair is cut to create an angle down from his eyebrows, on either side of his forehead, to the back of his neck. His breastplate has a high collar, and, at the front center, a man’s head is sculpted in relief with his mouth wide open, head flanked by upswept wings. The yelling man’s teeth and tongue are visible, and he has wavy hair and prominent ears. The pauldrons, the armor covering Giuliano's shoulders, and the rest of the breastplate are decorated geometric shapes and curved lines that end in sharp points.
Andrea del Verrocchio, Giuliano de' Medici, c. 1475/1478, terracotta, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1937.1.127

Giuliano de' Medici

Andrea del Verrocchio · c. 1475/1478 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1937.1.127

The sculpture is of a bell-shaped object made of dark-colored metal, possibly bronze. It features intricate designs and decorative motifs, including a central motif resembling a coat of arms or shield, surrounded by foliage and floral designs. The top has rounded, tiered sections that taper towards the top. The base is adorned with leaf patterns, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
Venetian 16th Century, Hand Bell with Moro Arms between Thistles (?), Stag, Eagle (?), Unicorn, and Palm Crossing Laurel, 16th century, bronze//Medium brown patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.115

Hand Bell with Moro Arms between Thistles (?), Stag, Eagle (?), Unicorn, and Palm Crossing Laurel

Venetian 16th Century · 16th century · bronze//Medium brown patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.115

The sculpture is a detailed bust of a young man with pale skin and wavy brown hair that almost reaches to his shoulders, seen from the chest up. He has thin, arched eyebrows, a long, straight nose, and thin red lips that are partially open. A dark red and green cloth or cloak is draped over his shoulders and tied near his left arm, and it appears to cover a light brown garment with the texture of fur. The sculpture has no base.
Florentine 15th Century, Saint John the Baptist, c. 1490, painted terracotta, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1937.1.130

Saint John the Baptist

Florentine 15th Century · c. 1490 · painted terracotta ·  Accession ID  1937.1.130

The sculpture depicts a bearded man in a kneeling position, resting against a tree near architectural ruins. He has a halo and is looking downwards. At his feet is a small animal, a bottle, and a hanging hat. The background shows a rocky landscape with distant hills and flying birds. The sculpture is made of a dark material, possibly metal, with subtle highlights. It is presented as a relief panel with a framing border around it.
Francesco di Giorgio Martini, Saint Jerome, c. 1477, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.12

Saint Jerome

Francesco di Giorgio Martini · c. 1477 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.12

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a young male warrior. He is dressed in a tunic with patterns etched into it, holds a sword in his right hand, and poses with his left hand on his hip. The warrior has curly hair framing his face. The sculpture has a warm, light brown color, resembling terracotta. The figure stands on a base with the sculpted head of a bearded man beneath his feet. The sculpture highlights a lifelike quality, showing the warrior gazing into the distance with determination.
Master of the David and Saint John Statuettes, David, late 15th - early 16th century, terracotta, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.81

David

Master of the David and Saint John Statuettes · late 15th - early 16th century · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1943.4.81

This free-standing, white marble bust shows the head, shoulders, and upper chest of a young boy. In this photograph, the sculpture is angled to our right. The boy has full cheeks, a slightly upturned nose, and short, wavy hair. He stares straight ahead, his faint eyebrows slighty lifted. His loose garment drapes from his right shoulder, on our left, down and across his chest to just below his left shoulder.
Desiderio da Settignano, A Little Boy, 1455/1460, marble, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1937.1.113

A Little Boy

Desiderio da Settignano · 1455/1460 · marble ·  Accession ID  1937.1.113

The sculpture depicts a bird standing on one foot atop a spherical object. Crafted from dark, metallic material, the sculpture shows varied textures and reflects light differently on its smooth versus textured areas. The bird is perched on a dark wooden pedestal with a cylindrical base. The sculpture captures the intricate details of the bird's plumage and posture.
Florentine 16th Century, A Bird, late 16th century, bronze//Dark patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.85

A Bird

Florentine 16th Century · late 16th century · bronze//Dark patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.85

This is a photograph of a bronze-colored circular medallion featuring a detailed depiction of a castle with towers and flags. The medallion displays elaborate engravings showing a three-towered fortress with a central round turret and two outer cylindrical turrets, each surmounted by a flag. The fortress sits above a symbolized moat, with architectural details meticulously carved to suggest solidity and grandeur. Encircling the entire design is an inscription that appears to be in Latin.
Roman 15th Century, Castel Sant' Angelo [reverse], c. 1492, bronze, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 1992.39.1.b

Castel Sant' Angelo [reverse]

Roman 15th Century · c. 1492 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1992.39.1.b

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a man in elaborate attire. The medallion has a rich golden-brown tone. The man depicted has a prominent nose and high forehead, and he is facing left. The intricate details in his clothing include ornate patterns and textures. Surrounding the profile is an inscription with the words "ALEXANDER VI PONT MAX." The top of the medallion has a small circular hole.
Roman 15th Century, Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia, c. 1431-1503), Pope 1492 [obverse], c. 1492, bronze, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 1992.39.1.a

Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia, c. 1431-1503), Pope 1492 [obverse]

Roman 15th Century · c. 1492 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1992.39.1.a