When planning a new work, the sculptor usually made preliminary drawings and then a model. The models sometimes formed part of his contract with the patron. They could be rough or detailed, large or small, and were made in clay, terracotta, wood and wax. The rough, faceted surface indicates that the piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure .The rough, faceted surface indicates that this piece was left unfinished. It was probably a first sketch model for a larger figure.
