Bust of Thomas Baker, Marble bust sculpture in Victoria and Albert Museum, England
Description
The Bust of Thomas Baker is a marble sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum that captures a man with refined facial features and an elaborate lace collar. The work stands out for the care taken to render details such as hair texture and fabric patterns.
History
The work was created in 1638 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the leading Italian artists of the period. It came about during a phase when Bernini received many important commissions, mainly from nobility and church officials.
Culture
The sculpture reflects the Italian Baroque period's approach to portraiture, incorporating naturalistic details while maintaining classical composition principles.
Practical
The sculpture is located in Room 56 of the British Galleries in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Visitors can find the work easily with the clear signage throughout the galleries.
Did you know?
This bust is one of the few works Bernini created for a private English patron rather than for the church or state. This makes it particularly valuable for understanding artistic connections between Italy and England.
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