An unknown man, perhaps a Florentine merchant by Pietro Torrigiano

An unknown man, perhaps a Florentine merchant 1505 - 1520

sculpture

portrait

3d sculpting

sculpture

jewelry design

3d character model

sculptural image

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

sculpture

mid-section and head portrait

men

decorative-art

3d character modeling

This terracotta bust, created by Florentine artist Pietro Torrigiano between 1505 and 1520, depicts an unknown man, likely a wealthy merchant. The sculpture, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Torrigiano's skill in capturing the sitter's realistic features and expressive gaze. The use of terracotta, a popular medium in Renaissance Italy, allows for a detailed rendering of the subject's clothing, including the intricate folds of his cloak. The bust exemplifies Torrigiano's realistic style, which was influenced by both the Florentine and Venetian schools of sculpture.