The Martyrdom of Saint Paul
Relief
second quarter of 17th century (made)
second quarter of 17th century (made)
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This bronze relief is made by Alessandro Algardi (1595-1654) in Rome in the second quarter of the 17th century.
This and the companion relief (A.69-1952) are contemporary replicas of a gilt-bronze relief designed by Algardi to accompany the marble group of 'The Martyrdom of St. Paul' in S. Paolo, Bologna, in 1641. The altar was designed by Borromini on the commission of Cardinal Bernardino Spada.
Algardi was an Italian sculptor, architect and draughtsman. Alongside Bernini he was the most important sculptor in Rome active around the middle of the 17th century. He produced the classizing antithesis to Bernini's High Baroque sculpture. They were seen and experienced at the time as rivals and equals.
This and the companion relief (A.69-1952) are contemporary replicas of a gilt-bronze relief designed by Algardi to accompany the marble group of 'The Martyrdom of St. Paul' in S. Paolo, Bologna, in 1641. The altar was designed by Borromini on the commission of Cardinal Bernardino Spada.
Algardi was an Italian sculptor, architect and draughtsman. Alongside Bernini he was the most important sculptor in Rome active around the middle of the 17th century. He produced the classizing antithesis to Bernini's High Baroque sculpture. They were seen and experienced at the time as rivals and equals.
Object details
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| Title | The Martyrdom of Saint Paul (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Relief, bronze, The Martyrdom of Saint Paul, by Alessandro Algardi, Italian (Bolognese), second quarter of 17th century |
| Physical description | Circular relief in bronze. In the centre lies Paul, decapitated. To the left stands a man holding a sword, and to the right is a woman crouching. Other figures are in the background. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1952. This and the companion relief (A.69-1952) are contemporary replicas of a gilt-bronze relief designed by Algardi to accompany the marble group of 'The Martyrdom of St. Paul' in S. Paolo, Bologna, in 1641. The altar was designed by Borromini on the commission of Cardinal Bernardino Spada. |
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| Summary | This bronze relief is made by Alessandro Algardi (1595-1654) in Rome in the second quarter of the 17th century. This and the companion relief (A.69-1952) are contemporary replicas of a gilt-bronze relief designed by Algardi to accompany the marble group of 'The Martyrdom of St. Paul' in S. Paolo, Bologna, in 1641. The altar was designed by Borromini on the commission of Cardinal Bernardino Spada. Algardi was an Italian sculptor, architect and draughtsman. Alongside Bernini he was the most important sculptor in Rome active around the middle of the 17th century. He produced the classizing antithesis to Bernini's High Baroque sculpture. They were seen and experienced at the time as rivals and equals. |
| Associated object | 111-1869 (Version) |
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| Accession number | A.68-1952 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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