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Pope Sixtus V

Prospero Bresciano, after Giuseppe Cesari

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person kneeling with both hands clasped in front of their chest. The person has a beard and wavy hair, wearing religious garments with intricate embroidery and a cross. Latin text is inscribed at the bottom. The background has horizontal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1589
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3545 × 4948 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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