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Bust of King D. João V

Alessandro Giusti (1715-1799)1748/1753

Mafra National Palace

Mafra National Palace
Mafra, Portugal

Carrara marble bust depicting D. João V, King of Portugal half-length, hair of straw with laurel wreath, armor, ermine mantle, and command stick in the right hand. At the base of the bust, allegories to the sciences and the arts (books, instruments and female bust).

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  • Title: Bust of King D. João V
  • Creator: Alessandro Giusti (1715-1799)
  • Date Created: 1748/1753
  • Location Created: Portugal
  • Physical Dimensions: 256 x 99 cm
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Luisa Oliveira © Direção-Geral do Património Cultural
  • Medium: Carrara Marble, limestone
Mafra National Palace

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