Bishop (Saint Ambrose?) 1550 - 1600

This bronze statuette, depicting a bishop possibly Saint Ambrose, was created by the renowned Italian sculptor Jacopo Sansovino between 1550 and 1600. The small-scale work showcases Sansovino's mastery of capturing realistic details, evident in the bishop's finely rendered robes and facial features. The sculpture is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcasing Sansovino's contribution to the Renaissance era in sculpture. The bronze medium and naturalistic details are characteristics of the Renaissance style.