Artwork
Pope Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini)
Pope Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The print is an engraved portrait of Pope Urban VIII, identified by the text 'Urbanus VIII.
About this work
Overview
The print is an engraved portrait of Pope Urban VIII, identified by the text 'Urbanus VIII. Pontifex Max.' It is a black-and-white image within a circular frame set against a square background.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man in a robe, with his left hand pointing upward and his right hand resting on his chest, signifying a gesture of oath or solemn affirmation.
Technique & Style
The image is an engraving, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed reproductions. Although the style appears antiquated, the print is actually a later copy of an original work.
Artist & collection
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