Cardinal Giovanni De' Medici (circa 1512) became Pope Leo X in 1513, is shown here while still a cardinal. Made from a life cast of Giovanni's face, the bust in naturalistically painted, including his stubble. Italy, Florence, Terracotta, painted.

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Cardinal Giovanni De' Medici (circa 1512) became Pope Leo X in 1513, is shown here while still a cardinal. Made from a life cast of Giovanni's face, the bust in naturalistically painted, including his stubble. Italy, Florence, Terracotta, painted.

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