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Pope Sixtus V

1589

Prospero Bresciano, after Giuseppe Cesari

Associated Names

Prospero Bresciano

Artist, Roman, active 1589

Giuseppe Cesari

Artist, Roman, 1568 - 1640

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1973.57.1
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65576332

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