Pope Clement the Ninth 1780

This is a mezzotint engraving of Pope Clement IX by John Hall, a British engraver. The artwork features a portrait of the Pope in a seated position, holding a book. The engraving was made in 1780. Mezzotint is a printmaking technique that uses a roughened metal plate to create tonal values. This technique allows for a smooth and rich tonal range, as seen in the details of the Pope's clothing and the background. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this significant engraving within its collection.