Pope Pius VI on horseback, Antonio and Lorenzo Cialli, ca. 1784

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Pope Pius VI on horseback, ca. 1784, Italian, Rome, White glazed earthenware, Overall (confirmed): 18 1/8 × 11 × 6 5/8 in. (46 × × cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Antonio and Lorenzo Cialli, This equestrian sculpture depicts Pope Pius VI (1717–1799) on horseback, with his arm raised in blessing. The composition of the work recalls the long tradition of Italian public sculpture in which prominent figures were often depicted on horseback in heroic poses

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Size: 2918px × 3780px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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