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Portrait of Pope Leo XII
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The sculptor Louis Royer studied in Rome during the years 1823 to 1827. A highpoint of this period was undoubtedly his portrait of Pope Leo XII. Unusually, the pope posed personally for the young artist. This was not only important for Royer’s reputation, but also ensured that the bust was a good likeness.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePortrait of Pope Leo XII. 1827. Louis Royer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
