Portret van paus Pius VI 1756 - 1811

This engraving by Angelo Campanella depicts Pope Pius VI, who served as head of the Catholic Church from 1775 to 1799. The portrait, which is framed by a decorative oval, portrays Pius VI in traditional papal attire, showcasing the detailed embroidery and the intricately woven fabric of the robe. The inscription "PLO. SEXTO. PONT. MAX." beneath the image identifies the pope as the sixth in line to hold the title of "Pontifex Maximus" or "Supreme Pontiff."