The Young Christ (?)

Giovanni della Robbia

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of a young child with long, wavy hair, dressed in a robe with a knot detail at the neckline. The material appears to be terracotta, giving it a reddish-brown color. The surface is smooth, with variations in color accentuating the natural texture. The child's eyes are closed or downcast, and the lips are soft. The pose is calm and introspective, with a slight tilt of the head.