A man holding an armless statuette

Italian

National Gallery

before 1640

A long bust in a painted oval, turned quarter right, looking at the spectator. The left hand is visible, holding a small, armless statue resembling in attitude the Borghese 'Gladiator'. Originally attributed to Bernardo Strozzi when acquired.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 76 x 64 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1929
• Presented by F D Lycett Green through The Art Fund

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