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The sculpture depicts a bust of a person with a serene expression and shoulder-length wavy hair. The character is adorned with intricately detailed armor, which features a central motif of a grotesque face surrounded by floral patterns in gold. The armor is primarily a dark, muted hue, accented with red sleeves that resemble fabric folds, and two horse-like figures on the shoulders. The sculpture is created from what appears to be a painted, textured material, providing a realistic yet stylized representation of a historical or mythological figure. The face contrasts with the darker tones of the armor, enhancing the lifelike appearance of the sculpture.
National Gallery of Art · Sculpture
A Man in Armor
Vincenzo Onofri
- Date
- c. 1500
- Medium
- painted and gilded terracotta
- Dimensions
- overall: 63 x 50 x 29 cm (24 13/16 x 19 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
- Classification
- Sculpture · Bust
- Accession number
- 1942.9.106
- Credit line
- Widener Collection
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CSD
Subjects and terms
- Anonymous
- male
- portrait
- Bolognese
- European Sculpture 1300-1800
- Renaissance
Provenance
(Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 2 June 1908 by Peter A.B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania;[1] inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA. [1] According to Widener collection cards in NGA curatorial records.
NGA object ID 1245. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.