Portret van paus Innocentius X 1645

Adriaen Matham's 1645 engraving "Portret van paus Innocentius X" depicts Pope Innocent X in an oval frame surrounded by allegorical figures. The Pope is portrayed in his papal vestments with a stern expression, emphasizing his authority. The two figures on either side represent the "keys" and the "crown," symbols of papal power. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Matham's skill in capturing the solemnity of papal portraiture through detailed engravings, making it a significant piece of 17th-century Dutch art.