Paus Innocentius XI in gebed 1724

This engraving by Girolamo Rossi, dating back to 1724, depicts Pope Innocent XI in prayer. The image showcases the Pope kneeling, holding a crucifix and a book, likely a prayer book, in a grand interior setting. The careful detailing of the Pope's attire and the surrounding environment, including a glimpse of a cityscape through a window, exemplifies the meticulous style of 18th-century engraving. The inscription at the bottom identifies the subject as "Innocentius Undecimus Odescalcus Pontifex Maximus", confirming the artwork's focus on a significant figure in the history of the Papacy.