Pistrucci: Like father, like daughter

Benedetto Pistrucci (1783-1855), who worked as chief engraver and chief medallist to the Royal Mint, had two daughters who he trained in gem engraving.

Both Elena Pistrucci (1822-86) and her younger sister Maria Elisa Pistrucci (1824-81) had successful…

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