Bernini reproduction work-in-progress

This is an update on a project I've been working on for a while (when time permits). It is a reproduction of Bernini's sculpture of Pope Gregory XV. I am working from photographs found in the Christies auction catalogue and online. I spent quite a bit of time getting the portrait and head shape to the point where I am happy with it and have now started some of the more intricate relief work on the clothing(left). I started the project hoping to capture the subtle nature of the facial expression in Bernini's original and to try my hand at the more ornate detail work in the clothing. I still have a long way to go, but am pleased with this piece so far.