
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.
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).