An allegory with Innocent X who is seated on horsback on the right, figures represting Rome in the lowe left 1645 - 1655

François Collignon's etching, "An Allegory with Innocent X Who is Seated on Horseback on the Right, Figures Representing Rome in the Lower Left," is a complex and symbolic work created between 1645 and 1655. The artwork depicts Pope Innocent X seated on horseback on the right, while figures representing Rome, including a reclining female figure, populate the left side of the composition. Above, two angels hold a banner, suggesting the presence of divine power. The etching's intricate details and allegorical imagery invite viewers to decipher its multiple layers of meaning, showcasing Collignon's skill as a draftsman and his mastery of the Baroque style. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.