Laughing Boy. Copy of the work of Desiderio da Settignano (1460-1464)

An early copy after a colossal painting in Tintoretto in the church of S. Maria dell 'Orto in Venice. The original painting has been seen by the older research as a work of the Hun...

This fragile bust seems to have remained in the Royal Collection since it was made. It is probably identifiable with the 'Head of a laughing boy' noted at Whitehall Palace in the r...