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Portrait of a Man, c. 1680 (marble)
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Portrait of a Man, c. 1680 (marble)
499934 Portrait of a Man, c.1680 (marble)
by Guidi, Domenico or Guido (1625-1701); h:81.50 w:70.40 d:50.10 Base - h:18.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The sitter for this portrait has yet to be identified, although his collar indicates he is a lawyer. The sculptors identity also remains contested. However, the animated drapery, fleeting facial expression, and energetic turn of the head point to a Roman sculptor in the mid to late 1600s, working after Gian Lorenzo Bernini. For many years, the work was connected to Ercole Ferrata, a student of Bernini to whom much Roman sculpture of this period is attributed. The curator proposes Domenico Guidi because of the broad, easy handling of marble, more characteristic of this artist.
); The Thomas L. Fawick Memorial Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22918502
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This print showcases the enigmatic "Portrait of a Man" sculpture, created around 1680 by either Guidi, Domenico or Guido. Displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this marble masterpiece stands tall with dimensions of h:81.50 w:70.40 d:50.10. Despite its age, the identity of the subject remains a mystery; however, his attire suggests he may be a lawyer. The true sculptor's name is also disputed among experts, but it is believed to have been crafted by a Roman artist influenced by Gian Lorenzo Bernini during the mid to late 1600s. The photograph beautifully captures the animated drapery that adorns the man's shoulders and his fleeting facial expression that exudes intrigue and curiosity. The energetic turn of his head adds an element of dynamism to this exquisite piece. Previously attributed to Ercole Ferrata due to stylistic similarities with other sculptures from that period, curator proposals now lean towards Domenico Guidi based on his distinct handling of marble. As we admire this remarkable work through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back in time to witness the skillful craftsmanship and artistic genius prevalent during Italy's seventeenth century art scene.
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