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Posthumous Bust of Pope Pius V

A work made of terracotta.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of terracotta.

Date:

c. 1650

Artist:

Follower of Alessandro Algardi (Italian, 1598–1654)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist

Follower of Alessandro Algardi

Title

Posthumous Bust of Pope Pius V

Place

Italy (Object made in)

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1645–1655

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

H.: 60.3 cm (23 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Max Epstein

Reference Number

1935.78

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