17th-Century Baroque Sculptor Created Unbelievable Detailed Hand-Carved Marble

In the 17th century, baroque sculptor Giuliano Finelli created an exquisite, life-like carving of Pope Urban VIII’s niece, Maria Duglioli Barberini. The details of the marble sculpture were truly remarkable. Finelli’s craftsmanship is also found in many of the famed Bernini’s works.

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Bust of Maria Duglioli Barberini in the Louvre

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Detail of the bust of Maria Duglioli Barberini in the Louvre

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Detail of the bust of Maria Duglioli Barberini in the Louvre

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Beautiful lace details on the bust of Maria Duglioli Barberini

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“Apollo & Daphne” by Bernini

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