Who created "Bishop (Saint Augustine?)"?

Bishop (Saint Augustine?) was created by Jacopo Sansovino (Jacopo Tatti) in 1550–1600.

When was "Bishop (Saint Augustine?)" created?

This artwork was created 1550–1600.

What medium is "Bishop (Saint Augustine?)"?

Bishop (Saint Augustine?) is Bronze.

Is "Bishop (Saint Augustine?)" in the public domain?

Yes, Bishop (Saint Augustine?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bishop (Saint Augustine?)

Jacopo Sansovino (Jacopo Tatti)

1550–1600

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 6 1/2 × 2 × 1 5/8 in. (16.5 × 5.1 × 4.1 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

Italian, possibly Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1908

Accession Number

08.175.10

Tags

Saints

Art Historical Context

This exquisite bronze sculpture, titled *Bishop (Saint Augustine?)*, is attributed to Jacopo Sansov (Jacopo Tatti), a leading Italian artist of the High Renaissance who bridged classical ideals with emerging Mannerist elegance. Created between 1550 and 1600, likely in Florence, it captures the poised dignity of a bishop—possibly Saint Augustine, the influential 4th-century theologian and Doctor of the Church. At just 6½ inches tall, this intimate tabletop figure exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with small-scale bronzes, prized by collectors for their lifelike presence and portability. ...

Bishop (Saint Augustine?)

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