Portret van paus Urbanus VIII 1623

This engraving, titled "Portret van paus Urbanus VIII", created in 1623 by Simon van de Passe, depicts Pope Urban VIII. The artwork is a portrait, a popular genre during the Baroque period. The image portrays the Pope in a realistic manner, with a focus on detail and a somber tone. The inscription around the portrait frame provides details about the Pope, including the date of his election, and is an example of how engravings were used to communicate and disseminate information. The image's starkness and attention to detail are characteristic of Van de Passe’s style. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.