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Bust of Cardinal Paolo Emilio Zacchia

Alessandro Algardi, 1652–1654

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Bust of Cardinal Paolo Emilio Zacchia, (1554-1605). One of his last works. Masterpiece of portraiture - posthumous (sitter died 1605).

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Title of artwork, date

Bust of Cardinal Paolo Emilio Zacchia, 1652–1654

Date supported

1970

Medium and material

Terracotta

Dimensions

81 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

24000

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