The artwork, entitled “Portrait Bust of Pedro de Foix Montoya,” was created by the renowned Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini circa 1622. This sculpture genre artwork is housed in Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli, Rome, Italy.
The artwork depicts an intricately carved portrait bust of Pedro de Foix Montoya. The bust captures the subject’s dignified and solemn expression, exemplifying Bernini’s masterful ability to portray realistic human emotions and features. The sculpture is framed in a circular niche with a marble backdrop, enhancing its grand and reverent presentation. The attention to detail and the smooth, lifelike texture of the marble reflect the elegance and dynamic style characteristic of the Baroque art movement.
