I'm working through Modelling & Sculpting the Human Figure by Edouard Lanteri. This bust is used as the example for sculpting the head. Lanteri is working from a plaster copy of the original.

On pg. 39 he gives the title as 'The Lawyer' by Donatello. I haven't been able to find this sculpture attributed to Donatello.

For the earlier examples he's using Michaelangelo's David and I've been able to print my references. I was hoping to find a model of this sculpture as well.

Can anyone please give me more information?

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[–] [S] 2 points 7 months ago

Interesting. You found more than I was able to. Thank you very much!

Given the fold of robe/toga, it does make me think of a Roman senator or lawyer. I agree, Caligula doesn't seem right. You very well might be correct about incorrect attribution. A Renaissance sculpture book from the period might turn something up but I don't have time or access.

I'll choose another model for that section of the book. I'm still fighting David's lips. Those ever-changing curves are deceptive as is the total lack of symmetry.

I guess it's a mystery for now.

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