Portrait of a Man c. 1500

"Portrait of a Man" is a marble relief sculpture by Cristoforo Solari, dating back to c. 1500. The work is a circular, three-dimensional portrayal of a man's head and shoulders, crafted in a naturalistic style. The subject is depicted in profile, wearing a cap, and his features are rendered with precision and detail. Solari was a prominent sculptor of the High Renaissance, known for his masterful use of marble and his ability to convey both realism and emotional depth in his portraits. The inscription on the relief suggests that this might be a commemorative piece, though the identity of the sitter remains unknown.