Death of the French Sculptor Pierre Le Gros the Younger

St Francis Xavier by Pierre Le Gros the Younger, Sant' Apollinare

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On May 3rd 1719, the French sculptor Pierre Le Gros the Younger (b. 1666) died in Rome, where he had spent much of his working life. 

For two decades, Le Gros was the pre-eminent sculptor in the Eternal City.  He is interred in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi. 

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'Religion Overthrowing Hatred and Heresy' by Pierre Legros the Younger, Chiesa del Gesu