Saint Andrew 1780s

This terracotta sculpture of Saint Andrew, created in the 1780s by the Italian artist Giuseppe Picano (1732–1810), is a striking example of Baroque sculpture. Saint Andrew is depicted standing, draped in a flowing robe, holding a fish in his hand, a traditional symbol of his martyrdom. The sculpture, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, features a realistic portrayal of the saint, with attention to detail in the folds of his clothing and the expression on his face. Picano was known for his skilled use of terracotta, and this sculpture demonstrates his masterful ability to capture the movement and emotion of his subject.