Portret van paus Pius VII 1800 - 1829

"Portret van paus Pius VII" is an engraving by Dutch artist Theodoor Koning, created sometime between 1800 and 1829. The work depicts Pope Pius VII in profile, wearing the traditional papal attire. The engraving is framed by a circular border that reads "Pius VII. Pontifex Maximus." It is a small piece, measuring only 74 mm in height and 75 mm in width. The engraving, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Koning's skill in capturing the likeness of a significant figure, demonstrating the importance of religious portraiture in 19th-century Dutch art.