Giovanni Andrea Muti 1715 - 1730

Bernardino Cametti's marble bust of Giovanni Andrea Muti, dating from 1715-1730, is a classic example of Baroque portraiture. The detailed rendering of Muti's features, particularly his elaborately styled hair and the intricate folds of his clothing, showcase Cametti's skill as a sculptor. This life-sized bust, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was likely commissioned to commemorate the jurist and scholar, Giovanni Andrea Muti. The bust is a testament to Cametti's mastery of the Baroque style, which emphasized dramatic realism and emotional intensity.