Portrait of Pope Paulus IV

Portrait of Pope Paulus IV by Nicolas Beatrizet

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 13 13/16 × 8 9/16 in. (35.1 × 21.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.97.617

Tags

MenPopesCoat of Arms

About this artwork

This engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet from 1530–66 represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities, offering insights into historical artistic practice...

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