Bust of Pope Paul V (Bernini)
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| Artist | Gian Lorenzo Bernini |
|---|---|
| Year | 1618 |
| Type | Marble Sculpture |
| Dimensions | 35 cm (14 in) |
| Location | Galleria Borghese, Rome |
The Bust of Pope Paul V is the marble sculpture by the Italian artist Gianlorenzo Bernini. It is currently in the Galleria Borghese in Rome. 1618 is the commonly accepted date for the portrait of the pope. A second bust was known to have been made but has since been lost. [1] A bronze version of the sculpture exists in the Staten Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. [2]
References[edit]
- ^ Wittkower, Rudolf (1997). Gian Lorenzo Bernini: The Sculptor of the Roman Baroque (4th ed.). London: Phaidon Press. p. 233.
- ^ https://www.kulturarv.dk/kid/VisVaerk.do?vaerkId=529988
