The Bust of a Young Saint

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The Bust of a Young Saint
3D Model

  • Type of object:Polychrome wooden sculpture
  • Measurements (H/W/D):38 cm / 18 cm / 37 cm
  • Materials & Techniques:

    Wood, paint / hand-carved, painted

  • Inscriptions & Markings:

  • Date or Period:

    Mid-17th century / Baroque period

  • Maker:
  • Subject:

    wooden bust of a young male figure

  • Title:The Bust of a Young Saint
  • Distinguishing Features:

    The paint layer is negligibly deteriorated and cracked. There are two large holes on the reverse side, presumably for attaching the sculpture. The sculpture is slightly chipped on the back edge of the left arm. The edges are negligibly damaged. One of the curls next to the figure's left ear is damaged.

The wooden bust of a young saint, hand-carved in the middle of the 17th century by an unknown sculptor. The sculpture depicts a bust of a young male figure with short curly brown hair. He is wearing a brown, collared, sleeved garment. His face is pale, with light red cheeks and lips, and brown eyes.

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  • Object ID No.:

    NG P 879

  • Related Written Material:

  • Place of Origin/Discovery:

    Unknown provenance. Currently located at the National Gallery of Slovenia.

  • Cross Reference to Related Objects:

    There is another Bust of a Young Pilgrim Saint (NG P 880) located at the Gallery.

  • Date Documented:

    2025-06-09