Tomb of Pope Paul V
by PONZIO, Flaminio, Marble
The Cappella Paolina in Santa Maria Maggiore was founded by Pope Paul V three months after his election in 1605. Its structure was substantially complete by 1611, and the altar was finished two years later. The architect was Flaminio Ponzio. The lateral walls are filled with tombs, on the right that of Clement VIII and on the left that of Paul V. In the centre of the tomb is the standing figure of the Pope sculpted by Silla Longhi.