Portrait of a Boy

Ferrarese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of a young man facing left. He has shoulder-length hair, wears a cap, and his attire suggests draping. The sculpture is bronze or bronze-like, with a warm brown color and dark shadows. It is framed within a rectangular border with a hole at the top center. The man's facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a focused expression. The sculpture has a classical or Renaissance style, evoking historical artistry.