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The sculpture depicts a male figure with detailed facial features and a long, curly beard wearing a Renaissance-style garment featuring puffed sleeves and a buttoned front. The sculpture has a dark hue, appearing to be made of a bronze or dark patinated material. The figure has a strong, dignified expression and is presented on a decorative pedestal that is also dark. The sculpture captures intricate details like the beard texture and clothing folds, giving it a realistic and imposing presence.
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The sculpture depicts a male figure with detailed facial features and a long, curly beard wearing a Renaissance-style garment featuring puffed sleeves and a buttoned front. The sculpture has a dark hue, appearing to be made of a bronze or dark patinated material. The figure has a strong, dignified expression and is presented on a decorative pedestal that is also dark. The sculpture captures intricate details like the beard texture and clothing folds, giving it a realistic and imposing presence.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Jurist

Paduan 16th Century

Date
c. 1550
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 82 x 71.5 x 34.3 cm (32 5/16 x 28 1/8 x 13 1/2 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Bust
Accession number
1942.9.145
Credit line
Widener Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Anonymous
  • male
  • portrait
  • European Sculpture 1300-1800
  • Paduan
  • Renaissance
Provenance

Eugene Miller von Aichholz [1835-1919], Vienna. (Lowengard, Paris); sold 17 March 1903 to 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] Provenance according to Widener files in NGA curatorial records.

NGA object ID 1284. 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.