Portret van paus Sixtus V 1751

This 1751 engraving by Dutch artist Jan Punt depicts Pope Sixtus V, who reigned from 1585 to 1590. The portrait is presented in an oval frame and features a detailed rendering of the pope's face, beard, and papal attire. The inscription below the image provides biographical information about Sixtus V, including his birth name, Felix Peretti, and his death date, August 27th, 1590. Punt's engraving captures the pope's stern yet dignified expression, reflecting his reputation as a strong and influential leader.