Man presenteert boek aan paus 1663

This anonymous engraving from 1663, located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man presenting a book to a seated figure, likely a high-ranking church official or a pope. The scene is set in a grand interior, with other figures looking on, suggesting an official ceremony or audience. The book being presented is the "Ius Canonicum" by Arnoldus Corvini, an important work of canon law. This artwork provides a glimpse into the world of 17th century religious scholarship and the importance of printed texts in spreading knowledge and ideas.