Alessandro Albani

Alessandro Albani was an 18th-century Italian art collector and bishop known for his extensive collection of classical antiquities and artworks. He dedicated much of his life to acquiring, studying, and preserving ancient sculptures, coins, and manuscripts, contributing significantly to the cultural and scholarly understanding of classical civilizations. Albani's collection was influential in shaping European appreciation of antiquity, and he played a key role in arts and archaeology during his time. His efforts helped establish a foundation for later museums and scholarly research focused on classical art and history.