Urban VIII (Pope, 1623–44)

Medalist: Gasparo Mola Italian

1627

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Title: Urban VIII (Pope, 1623–44)
Artist: Medalist: Gasparo Mola (Italian, Coldre ca. 1580–1640 Rome)
Date: 1627
Culture: Italian, Rome
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Bequest of Rupert L. Joseph, 1959
Object Number: 60.55.16
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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