Pope Paul V, Crispijn van de Passe (II), After Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1611 print Pope Paul V on a throne under a canopy. In his left hand he holds a cross staff and with his right hand he makes a blessing gesture. Next to him his coat of arms. There are two snakes on his feet and two pigeons are sitting. Left in the foreground is the Wolvin who sucks the twins Romulus and Remus. In the background the festive entry of Pope Paul V. Bible quotation from Matt. 10 in Latin. In the margin an eight -line praise, in four columns, in Latin. First print from a series of four with world rulers. Utrec
Pope Paul V, Crispijn van de Passe (II), After Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1611 print Pope Paul V on a throne under a canopy. In his left hand he holds a cross staff and with his right hand he makes a blessing gesture. Next to him his coat of arms. There are two snakes on his feet and two pigeons are sitting. Left in the foreground is the Wolvin who sucks the twins Romulus and Remus. In the background the festive entry of Pope Paul V. Bible quotation from Matt. 10 in Latin. In the margin an eight -line praise, in four columns, in Latin. First print from a series of four with world rulers. Utrecht paper engraving ceremonial procession, parade, pageant ~ pope. historical persons. Romulus and Remus are washed ashore and suckled by a she-wolf; 'Lupa Romana'
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