Christ as the Man of Sorrows, Ludovico Begarelli (attributed to), c. 1530
modeling, h 39cm × w c.36.5cm × d c.20cm More details
This impressive bust was originally part of a full-length statue of the Risen Christ, which showed his wounds. Such monumental and realistic portrayals in terracotta were a speciality of Antonio Begarelli, who was considered one of the most important sculptors of his time in this medium.