Paus Paulus V 1611

"Paus Paulus V" is an engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II), created in 1611 and now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts Pope Paul V, enthroned and holding a crosier, while his papal insignia is displayed above. Behind him, a procession of cardinals and clergy walk through a square, highlighting the grandeur and authority of the papacy. The image is an example of the detailed and expressive style of 17th-century printmaking, emphasizing the symbolic power of the papal office through its composition and careful rendering.