Tomb of Clement IX

Domenico Guidi’s technique, indeed his overall approach to sculpture, appears to have been that of mass production. He worked as quickly as possible, according to a predetermined set of criteria, and was thus able to execute many works within a relatively short period. This formulaic approach allowed for little stylistic development, and an examination of one piece can provide an account of Guidi’s style for nearly half a century. His studio produced a vast amount of statuary, including monumental reliefs and centrepieces, papal tombs such as that of Clement IX in Santa Maria Maggiore. This was executed to Carlo Rainaldi’s composition with the papal figure carved by Domenico Guidi.