Inv. Scu 1199 In March 1645, in view of the Holy Year celebrations, the Secret Council and Public Council of the Conservators deliberated to erect a bronze honorary statue to the reigning Pope, Innocent X Pamphilj (1644-1655). Its designated location…
Sala degli Orazi e Curiazi
Marble honorary statue of Pope Urban VIII Barberini
Inv. Scu 1201 In 1635, the Conservators commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to make the large statue of Pope Urban VIII Barberini for a payment of 2000 scudi. The statue was completed in 1640. The sculpture was placed in the centre…