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A Venetian Ecclesiastic

Giovanni Bonazza

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a goatee. He is wearing a collared shirt with a decorative tie or lace-up front, and his attire features a textured, draped fabric. The sculpture is predominantly off-white, with subtle gray veining typical of marble. It is mounted on a simple pedestal, allowing the viewer to observe the intricate details of the face and clothing from eye level or slightly above. The bust appears life-sized.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690/1700
Medium
marble
Dimensions
8318 × 10398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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