A Saint with a Book (Paul?)

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This bust exhibits striking similarities to half-figures of saints depicted in Bellini's and Vivarini's paintings, showcasing an uncanny resemblance. The physiognomy bears a strong comparison with Bellini's drawings of San Antonio Abbas at Windsor Castle and Man With Turban from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Stylistic features such as heads and drapery in Bellini's Madonnas from the late 15th century are also evident. A half-figure of an unidentified saint, possibly Paul the apostle, displays visible signs of erosion, suggesting it may have been situated on a church facade. Its style is reminiscent of Bartolomeo Buon's and Antonio Bregno's work, likely dating back to the late 15th century.