Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, Grape monument in Vatican
The Tomb of Pope Alexander VII is a baroque funerary monument.
This tomb was commissioned during the pontificate of Alexander VII, in the 1670s.
The artwork is by the renowned artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Visitors to St. Peter's Basilica can view the tomb.
The sculpture features an allegorical figure clothed with a shroud held up by a skeleton.
Inception: 1670s
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Material: marble, bronze
Source: Wikimedia
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