"Morgante, Blowing a Cornetto". (The cornetto is missing). (Morgante (c. 1535 - after 1594) was a Court Dwarf of Cosimo I de' Medici) by Giambologna

"Morgante, Blowing a Cornetto". (The cornetto is missing). (Morgante (c. 1535 - after 1594) was a Court Dwarf of Cosimo I de' Medici) 1570 - 1608

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"Morgante, Blowing a Cornetto" is a small bronze sculpture by Giambologna, one of the most important Mannerist sculptors of the 16th century. It depicts a young boy, Morgante, who was a court dwarf for Cosimo I de' Medici, in the act of playing a cornetto (a type of trumpet). The sculpture is notable for its realistic detail, with Morgante's expressive face and plump body capturing the essence of the dwarf's personality. The piece is currently on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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