Busto Di Bambino 1460

Desiderio da Settignano's "Busto Di Bambino" is a marble bust of a young child, likely created around 1460. This early Renaissance sculpture captures the delicate features of a child with remarkable realism, showcasing the artist's mastery of the medium. The smooth, polished marble and the subtle expression on the child's face evoke a sense of innocence and purity, typical of Renaissance art. Settignano was a celebrated sculptor whose works exemplified the emerging naturalism of the period. This bust exemplifies his skill and showcases the shift in artistic style from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.