The sculpture is a relief of a young man facing left. He has shoulder-length hair, wears a cap, and his attire suggests draping. The sculpture is bronze or bronze-like, with a warm brown color and dark shadows. It is framed within a rectangular border with a hole at the top center. The man's facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a focused expression. The sculpture has a classical or Renaissance style, evoking historical artistry.

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Portrait of a Boy

Ferrarese 15th Century

c. 1470/1500

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 4.31 x 3.68 cm (1 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.) ; gross weight: 30.33 gr (0.067 lb.)
Culture: Ferrarese
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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