Bust of Carlo Antonio del Pozzo

The Bust of Carlo Antonio del Pozzo is a marble sculpture at the National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh. It portrays a man's face in fine detail, standing 82 centimeters tall and 70 centimeters wide.

The sculpture was created in 1622 by a leading Roman sculptor who was building his reputation during this period. It comes from an era when portrait busts like this were commonly commissioned by wealthy patrons in Rome.

The sculpture represents the intersection of religious authority and artistic patronage in seventeenth-century Italy through its portrayal of an archbishop.

The sculpture is displayed at the museum under controlled conditions that protect the materials and ensure its preservation. Information panels help visitors understand the details of the work and appreciate its artistic qualities.

The sculptor used special carving methods to create the feel of soft materials like clothing and flesh in solid marble. This skilled technique allows viewers to forget they are looking at stone and see only lifelike details instead.

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: December 14, 2025 17:42