Raffaello Maffei (1456–1522) 1524 - 1537

This terracotta bust of Raffaello Maffei was sculpted by Silvio Cosini sometime between 1524 and 1537. The bust is a realistic portrayal of the Italian scholar and collector Raffaello Maffei, who is depicted wearing a simple, pleated garment and a soft, rounded cap. The bust, which is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, highlighting Cosini's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject in detail.