Fotoreproductie van (vermoedelijk) een tekening van paus Pius IX c. 1860 - 1880

This photograph, likely a reproduction of a drawing, depicts Pope Pius IX, the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. The work, created by an anonymous artist, dates from c. 1860-1880. It portrays the Pope in a formal pose, dressed in his traditional vestments, including a cassock and a long cape. The photograph captures Pius IX's distinctive facial features, including his prominent nose and his kind eyes. The image, a small portrait measuring 85 mm by 54 mm, is a testament to the reverence and respect held for the Pope during this era.