A Child's Head
Italian 17th Century · Italian
17th century
- Medium
- repoussé copper with extensive traces of gilding
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 7690 × 7690px
Description
The sculpture portrays the face of a cherubic figure with rounded cheeks and a subtle smile. The face is framed by a circular design featuring a leaf and flower pattern. The sculpture is primarily golden with darker patches underneath. The surface texture is uneven, emphasizing its three-dimensional quality. The proportions of the face are slightly exaggerated, giving it a mythical appearance.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).