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Terracotta in Seicento Rome: Bozzetti, Modelli, Models, and Copies

In conjunction with the exhibition Bernini: Sculpting in Clay (on view October 3, 2012–January 6, 2013), Jennifer Montagu, Honorary Fellow, The Warburg Institute, London University, outlines the history of bozzetti, modelli, and copies by various sculptors, including Bernini. Preliminary models were used by sculptors to sketch their designs, but sometimes, artists used the work of assistants or even other artists in order to create their full-scale sculptures.

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Date:: probably late 16th century
Culture:: Italian (Milan)
Medium:: Agate, mounted in gilt silver
Dimensions:: Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 1/2 in. (3.3 x 3.8 cm); visible cameo: 31 x 37 mm
Classification:: Lapidary Work
Credit Line:: The Milton Weil Collection, 1938
Accession Number:: 38.150.29

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 536

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