Bust of Carlo Antonio del Pozzo, Baroque marble bust at National Galleries Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The marble sculpture depicts Monsignor Carlo Antonio del Pozzo in extraordinary detail, measuring 82 centimeters tall and 70 centimeters wide.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini completed this commission in 1622, during a period when he was establishing his reputation as a leading sculptor in Rome.
The sculpture represents the intersection of religious authority and artistic patronage in seventeenth-century Italy through its portrayal of an archbishop.
The National Galleries Scotland maintains temperature and humidity controls to preserve the marble bust and provides detailed information panels in multiple languages.
The sculpture reveals precise carving techniques that create the illusion of soft fabric and flesh through the manipulation of solid marble.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 1622
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Height: 82 cm
Width: 70 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 55.95008,-3.19559
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:54
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