Girolamo Ticciati, Male Head with Beard and Wavy Hair, 18th Century, Marble

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An elegant marble male head, with a finely sculpted beard and wavy hair, depicts a figure with his face turned … Read more An elegant marble male head, with a finely sculpted beard and wavy hair, depicts a figure with his face turned heavenward, in a pose imbued with spirituality and intense introspection.
From the circle of Girolamo Ticciati (1679-1745), this work is part of the tradition of 18th-century Italian Baroque sculpture.
It is distinguished by the quality of the sculpture, the fluidity of the forms, and the finesse of the execution.
The particularly expressive face evokes a religious figure or a saint, typical of the artistic production of the period. See less