African Boy with Mural Crown 1704

"African Boy with Mural Crown" is a marble sculpture by Jan Claudius de Cock, dating back to 1704. The sculpture depicts a young African boy wearing a crown and standing on a turtle. The boy’s posture, his gaze, and the detailed carving of his features lend the sculpture a sense of life and grace. The inclusion of the turtle is symbolic, often representing resilience and longevity. This work, from the Baroque period, illustrates the artistic exploration of the human form and the representation of diverse cultures in European art.