Who created "Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]"?

Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse] was created by Giacomo Antonio Moro in 1619.

What medium is "Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]"?

Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse] is bronze.

Is "Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]" in the public domain?

Yes, Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]

Giacomo Antonio Moro

1619

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 30.79 gr (0.068 lb.) axis: 12:00

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

Accession Number

1997.114.9.a

Art Historical Context

This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by Italian medallist Giacomo Antonio Moro in1619, captures the likeness of Pope Paul V (illo Borghese, 2–1621) on its obverse side. Measuring just 3.9 cm in diameter and weighing 30.79 grams, this intimate sculpture exemplifies the Renaissance tradition of portrait medals—small, collectible artworks that blended artistry with commemoration. The precisely aligned axis at 12:00 highlights the medal's technical finesse, ideal for display or wearing as a personal talisman. Pope Paul V, who reigned from 1605 to 1621, was a pivotal figure in the Counter-Reformat...

Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621), Pope 1605 [obverse]

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