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Algardi, Alessandro (1598-1654)

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Name
Algardi, Alessandro (1598-1654)
Nationality
Italian
Biography
Considered the main rival of Bernini, Algardi was more moderate and classicizing in style and worked more directly in the decorative arts. Important projects include the tomb of Pope Leo XI in St. Peter's (completed 1644) and the free-standing marble group of The Beheading of St. Paul (finished 1644; Bologna, S. Paolo Maggiore). Innocent X Pamphili, who became pope in 1644, was one of Algardi's biggest patrons. Algardi also produced noteworthy designs for silver throughout his career.
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Assets (26 in total)

Titan, c.1650-54 (terracotta)
Pope Leo I (c.390-461) repulsing Attila (c.406-453) (marble) (b/w photo)
Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c.1630-40 (marble)
Saint Philip Neri with an Angel (marble)
Bust of Donna Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilj, 1646-47 (marble)
Bust of Cardinal P.S. Zacchia Rondanini (marble)
Christ Stumbling on the Road to Calvary (Under the Weight of the Cross) (terracotta)
Saint Peter, c.1646 (terracotta)
Portrait of Pope Innocent X
Statue of Pope Innocent X, 1645-50 (bronze)
Flagellation of Christ, mid 17th century (gilt bronze)
Two Putti Supporting a Cardinal's Hat and an Escutcheon with the Arms of Camillo Pamphili: Design for a Stucco Decoration, (black and touches of red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash)
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