Pope Embraced by Devil n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

paper

ink

ink drawing experimentation

england

ink-drawings

pen-ink sketch

water

pen work

graphite

pen

watercolour illustration

pencil art

watercolor

"Pope Embraced by Devil" is an anonymous etching from the 16th century, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The drawing depicts a satirical scene of the Pope being embraced by the devil in a chaotic setting. The intricate hatching and cross-hatching style, a characteristic of Renaissance drawing, contributes to the sense of movement and drama in the composition. The artwork serves as a powerful commentary on the corruption and decadence within the Catholic Church during the Reformation period.