Kop van een jonge vrouw
c. 1425 - c. 1450
Medium
marble (rock)
Dimensions
26; 37; 21; 17
About this artwork
height 37 cm x width 21 cm x depth 26 cm x weight 17 kg
Art Historical Context
**Kop van een jonge vrouw (Head of a Young Woman Crafted by the Florentine sculptor Antonio Rossellino around 1425–1450, this marble bust captures the essence of Early Renaissance portraiture. Rossellino, a key figure in 15th-century Italy, was renowned for his refined tomb sculptures and portrait reliefs, often collaborating with masters like Donatello Working during the dawn of the Renaissance, he bridged Gothic traditions with emerging humanist ideals, emphasizing naturalism and emotional depth in his figures. Carved from high-quality marble, the sculpture measures approximately 37 cm i...
About the Artist
Antonio Rossellino · 1427–1479
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