Gian Gastone de'Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1685
1685 · Bronze
Diam.: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago
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Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi
1656
SculptureBaroque
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9
Works in Collection
48
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2
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80%
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Massimiliano Soldani or Massimiliano Soldani Benzi was an Italian baroque sculptor and medallist, mainly active in Florence. Born at Montevarchi, the son of a Tuscan cavalry captain, Soldani was employed by the Medici for his entire career.
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