The sculpture is a bust of a man with a beard and a serious expression. His hair is intricately carved in waves, matching the beard's texture. He wears a draped garment that hints at a robe or cloak, with clear folds over the shoulders for added depth. Made of white marble with natural veining, it has a realistic finish. The bust is placed on a simple, rounded base with decorative features. Life-sized and at eye level, viewers can closely observe the details and craftsmanship.

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Giovanni Capponi

Attributed to sculptor Giovanni Battista Caccini (Italian, 1556 - 1612/1613)

c. 1590/1600

Medium: marble
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 60.2 x 60 x 25.7 cm (23 11/16 x 23 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
Culture: Florentine
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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