Pope Innocent X by Alessandro Algardi

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Pope Innocent X by Alessandro Algardi

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The bronze statue of Pope Innocent X (r. 1644-55), the work of the sculptor Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654), is in the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums). 

The Palazzo Nuovo, which forms part of the Musei Capitolini, was built at the behest of Innocent X. 

Innocent X died on January 7th 1655. He is interred in the church of Sant' Agnese di Agone. 

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• Coat of arms of Pope Innocent X. 
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