Antique Tempera On Paper - Portrait Of Pope Sixtus VI - 18th Century
Antique tempera on paper — from France — portrait of Pope Sixtus VI — 18th century
This painting is a profile portrait of Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere, born Francesco della Rovere, who led the Catholic Church from 1471 to 1484.The pontiff is depicted wearing his papal vestments and the typical white surplice. The inscription in French on the lower margin reads: “SIXTUS IV de la RVVERE, PAPE.” (Sixtus IV della Rovere, Pope), while in the upper left corner one can see the coat of arms of the famous Della Rovere family, featuring the distinctive oak tree.
47 x 37
This painting is a profile portrait of Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere, born Francesco della Rovere, who led the Catholic Church from 1471 to 1484.The pontiff is depicted wearing his papal vestments and the typical white surplice. The inscription in French on the lower margin reads: “SIXTUS IV de la RVVERE, PAPE.” (Sixtus IV della Rovere, Pope), while in the upper left corner one can see the coat of arms of the famous Della Rovere family, featuring the distinctive oak tree.
47 x 37
500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Reference (ID): 1817301
Availability: In stock
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