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Portrait of Pope Alexander VII
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Portrait of Pope Alexander VII

Pieter de Jode (II) · 1659 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Bust portrait of Pope Alexander VII, with camauro. With his right hand he makes a gesture of blessing. He is crowned with a laurel wreath by two angels (with chalice and triple cross staff). Above that an eye. In the frame under the border the coat of arms, below that a Latin motto in ribbon, and the name of the portraitee.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePortret van paus Alexander VII. 1659. Pieter de Jode (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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