Vatican Palace, Vatican City
c.1690-1730
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A pectoral of gold, made for Pope Clement VII by Benvenuto Cellini; circular brooch adorned with relief figures of Christ and of putti supporting gems, two rubies, two sapphires, four emeralds between and a central diamond. Watercolour and bodycolour, over black chalk.
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