Bust of a Child 1609 - 1643

This marble bust, created sometime between 1609 and 1643 by an unknown artist, depicts a young child with their eyes closed, their head tilted downwards, and their mouth slightly open. The artist captures the child's delicate features with great realism, emphasizing their youthfulness and vulnerability. The bust is a powerful example of the Baroque style's emphasis on emotion and the beauty of the human form. While the artist remains unknown, this exquisite sculpture can be admired at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.