Portret van Pius VII in ovaal met onderaan pauselijk insignia 1814

This 1814 engraving by Wilbrod Magloire Nicolas Courbe is a portrait of Pope Pius VII. The image is a close-up, showing the Pope in his papal robes. The oval frame contains an inscription in French, noting the date of his birth and the years of his pontificate. The inscription below the portrait further describes the event commemorated in the print: Pope Pius VII's return to Rome in 1814, after five years of absence during the Napoleonic Wars. The print is a beautiful example of a historical portrait engraving, showcasing the artistic techniques and style of the early 19th century.