Fragment Of An Ancient Figure
Fragment of an ancient figureTerracotta17th centuryBeautiful terracotta fragment representing the head of a figure inspired by antiquity. The youthful face, with idealized features and wavy hair, recalls the models of classical statuary rediscovered and admired in the Baroque period.In keeping with the practices inherited from the Renaissance, these terracotta figures inspired by antiquity were also intended to adorn gardens, participating in the ornamentation of villas and aristocratic residences. Their decorative function, often associated with humanist symbolism, reflected the persistent influence of Antiquity on the art and architecture of the 17th and 18th centuriesDimensions:Height: 16 cmWidth: 12 cm
750 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Terracotta
Width: 12
Height: 16
Reference (ID): 1637280
Availability: In stock
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