Pope Fabiano 1483

Pietro Perugino's "Pope Fabiano" (1483) is a Renaissance-era fresco housed in the Vatican Museums. The artwork depicts Pope Fabian, the 20th Pope of the Catholic Church, clad in papal robes and holding a scroll. The fresco is notable for its realistic depiction of the Pope, the intricate detail of the clothing and the architectural background. It is a fine example of Perugino’s ability to blend classical elements with religious subject matter. The fresco demonstrates the influence of Florentine art on Perugino’s style, with its focus on proportion, perspective and the idealized human form.