Portrait of a man (?)

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This enigmatic figure of a man's head with female features is a striking motif found throughout St. Barbara's Cathedral in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic. Typically, it appears at the base of exterior consoles, where its unyielding gaze commands attention. With a resemblance to Late Gothic heads from the adjacent ledge of the nave, this enigmatic figure raises questions about its significance as part of the modern exterior decoration. The origins of this peculiar head date back to when the choir and transept buttresses were rebuilt under the skilled guidance of Josef Mocker's workshop.