Julius Caesar (Andrea Ferrucci)

Julius Caesar is the name of a bust by 16th century artist Andrea Ferrucci depicting Roman dictator Julius Caesar. The sculpture is a Chiaramonti-Pisa type style bust of Caesar inspired by the Chiaramonti Caesar portrait.

Julius Caesar by Andrea Ferrucci.

History

The bust was made between 1512 and 1614. It is now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Description

The bust portrays Caesar at about the age of 45 to 50, showing some wrinkles, but still vigorous with a thin, broad forehead, direct eyes, Roman nose, smallish jawline with a slightly prominent chin and a long neck, wearing a breastplate with a screaming Medusa and a Roman eagle.[1]

Analysis

The bust is often compared to Michelangelo's Brutus in style and character.[2]

See also

References
  1. Keefner, Kurt (October 1, 2012). "The Bust of Caesar". The Atlasphere. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-18.
  2. Carmen C. Bambach, Claire Barry, Francesco Caglioti, Caroline Elam, Marcella Marongiu, Mauro Mussolin; Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer – page: 187
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