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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.

A Man in Armor

Onofri, Vincenzo · Italian

c. 1500

Medium
painted and gilded terracotta
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
3892 × 4770px

Description

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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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