Pope Clement VIII

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the chest upwards, facing slightly to his left but looking directly at the viewer. He has a serious expression, a neatly trimmed beard, and a mustache. He wears a cap on his head and a buttoned robe with a fur-lined collar. Surrounding him is an oval frame with text. To the right, there is an open book. The background features intricate patterns and symbols, including a papal tiara and keys.