Portret van paus Stefanus IX (X) 1620 - 1699

This anonymous etching, likely created between 1620 and 1699, depicts a profile portrait of Pope Stephen IX (X) in an oval frame. The pope wears traditional papal attire with a distinctive headdress and cloak, emphasizing his authority. Below the portrait, a coat of arms and the papal keys are displayed, further solidifying the subject's status. The inscription below identifies the pope and his pontificate (1057-1059), providing valuable historical context to the work. This portrait is a prime example of an artistic genre that thrived in the Baroque period - portraiture focused on historical figures of power.