Plaster head known as Wicar, Renaissance Italy 17th century, Louvre Museum

Plaster bust known as the Head of Wicar, originally from the still mysterious romantic Tuscany of the late 17th century, so sublime in its magnetic beauty. Originally made of wax and terracotta, the plaster cast is preserved in the Lille Museum, part of the Louvre collection, bequest of Wicar. Here it is crowned with a very ancient golden patinated cast iron headpiece, a counterpoint of material, texture, and visual weight, to the smooth, silky, and soft features of this young girl's graceful face. Height 50cm. Crown diameter 15cm. When you know, you know. Sublime.