Portret van paus Paulus IV 1549 - 1573

anonymous

pencil drawn

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This anonymous engraving, created between 1549 and 1573, portrays Pope Paul IV. The image depicts the Pope in a three-quarter view, wearing a papal cap and a robe. The engraving captures the Pope's stern expression and strong features. His coat of arms is prominently displayed in the background, adding to the visual hierarchy of the artwork. This work is a classic example of portraiture, a genre that gained popularity during the Renaissance.