Don Pedro Alvarez de Toledo

Florentine or Neapolitan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust depicting a man with a full beard and curly hair, wearing a draped garment over his shoulders. The subject's garment features finely detailed folds and includes an ornamental element on the right shoulder, resembling a scallop shell. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, which gives it a rich, dark brown color with a slight metallic sheen. The man is presented in a classical and dignified manner, with a focused expression and textured details that emphasize his facial features and hair, adding a sense of realism to the piece. The bust rests on a simple square pedestal, grounding the sculpture.