Portret van paus Alexander VIII 1689 - 1699

"Portret van paus Alexander VIII" is an engraving created by Dutch artist Matthijs van Marebeek in 1689-1699. The artwork depicts Pope Alexander VIII in a detailed bust portrait, showing the pope in his papal attire. The inscription around the portrait includes the date of the pope's elevation to the papacy (October 6, 1689), highlighting the specific moment in the pope’s life captured by the engraving. The engraving’s stylistic detail and inscription demonstrate a strong focus on historical accuracy and represent a significant work by Matthijs van Marebeek, who died in 1699.