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Pope Paul VBernini
This bust (1617–23) carved from Carrara marble shows Pope Paul V with a solemn gaze and finely detailed vestments. Bernini's work demonstrates remarkable realism and captures the restrained dignity of papal authority. Created in the artist's twenties, it marks an early triumph in portrait sculpture, showcasing his skill in conveying both likeness and status.
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