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Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644), Pope 1623 [obverse]

Gaspare Mola

National Gallery of Art

The bas-relief sculpture depicts Pope Urban VIII in profile, wearing intricate clerical vestments with floral and vine patterns. The sculpture is made of copper, giving it a reddish-brown hue with visible textures. The lettering around the upper edge reads "URBANVS VIII PONT MAX A V." The piece is small and circular, resembling a medal or commemorative coin.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4385 × 4340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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