A Friar
Bust
first half of sixteenth century (made)
first half of sixteenth century (made)
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This terracotta bust, representing a friar, is made by an unknown artist, in Florence in the first half of the sixteenth century.
The bust was acquired as a portrait of Savonarola. The features have no resemblance to the medallic portraits of Savonarola, and it is possible that a Franciscan rather than a Dominican friar is shown.
The bust was acquired as a portrait of Savonarola. The features have no resemblance to the medallic portraits of Savonarola, and it is possible that a Franciscan rather than a Dominican friar is shown.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Friar (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Bust representing a Friar, by an unknown artist, Florence, Italy, first half of sixteenth century |
| Physical description | Bust in terracotta, modelled fully in the round, rests on a shallow base moulded in one with the upper part. The head is represented in full face, with tufts of hair above the forehead and behind the ears. Below is a Franciscan or Dominican habit. The bust is cut off at the base above the elbows and through the chest. |
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| Object history | Purchased in London (Mr. T. A. Trollope, £ 2,-) |
| Historical context | The bust was acquired as a portrait of Savonarola. The features have no resemblance to the medallic portraits of Savonarola, and it is possible that a Franciscan rather than a Dominican friar is shown. The body is weak and conventionalised, but the head is of good quality. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This terracotta bust, representing a friar, is made by an unknown artist, in Florence in the first half of the sixteenth century. The bust was acquired as a portrait of Savonarola. The features have no resemblance to the medallic portraits of Savonarola, and it is possible that a Franciscan rather than a Dominican friar is shown. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4599-1858 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2009 |
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