Portrait of a Sculptor 1550

"Portrait of a Sculptor" is a 1550 oil painting by Italian Mannerist artist Agnolo Bronzino. Located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, the painting showcases a young sculptor holding a sculpted figure. The subject's serious expression, meticulously rendered clothing, and the inclusion of the sculpture as an attribute, highlight the themes of artistic skill, craftsmanship, and the Renaissance ideal of the artist as a skilled artisan. The painting's detailed brushwork and the artist's masterful use of light and shadow contribute to its lasting visual impact.