Classically Draped Bust of a Man

16th century

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts a profile bust of a man on a circular medallion. The man appears to be bald or with very short hair, and his facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose. He is wearing a draped garment that falls around his neck and shoulders. The sculpture is rendered in a dark brown color, suggestive of aged bronze or a similar metal. The medallion is relatively flat with a small hole at the top. The overall look is one of classical art, with the man's profile reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek portraiture.

Media Options

Skip thumbnail navigation Back to thumbnail navigation
This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.18 cm (2 7/16 in.)
    gross weight: 75.18 gr (0.166 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.16


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 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: 2:no. 838, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63861563

You may be interested in

Loading Results