Portret van paus Clemens VIII 1590 - 1665

This engraving, "Portret van paus Clemens VIII," was created by Dutch artist Friedrich van Hulsen in the late 16th or early 17th century. The piece depicts Pope Clement VIII in a formal portrait, set within an oval frame with ornate architectural details. The detailed inscription below the portrait identifies Pope Clement's birth, career, and death. The etching style and focus on religious figures place the piece within the genre of religious art, specifically papal portraiture. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into historical representation of prominent figures.