| Statue of Alexander VII | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Gian Lorenzo Bernini |
| Year | 1661-63 |
| Type | Marble Sculpture |
| Location | Siena Cathedral, Siena |
| Preceded by | Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen (Bernini) |
| Followed by | Bust of Louis XIV (Bernini) |
The Statue of Alexander VII is a large sculpture of Fabio Chigi (Pope Alexander VII), designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed by a member of his studio, probably Antonio Raggi. It sits in its original location of the Cathedral of Siena. It was begun in 1661 and completed in 1663.
See also
Links
Image of statue from Courtauld Institute of Art
References
- Wittkower, Rudolf (2010). Gian Lorenzo Bernini: The Sculptor of the Roman Baroque (4th ed.). London: Phaidon Press. pp. 282–283. ISBN 9780714837154.
External links
Media related to Statue of Alexander VII (Bernini) at Wikimedia Commons
