Antique tempera on paper — portrait of Pope Sixtus VI — 18th century

Antique tempera on paper—from France—portrait of Pope Sixtus VI—18th century This painting is a profile portrait of Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere, born Francesco della Rovere, who led the Catholic Church from 1471 to 1484.The pontiff is depicted wearing his clerical robes and the traditional white surplice. The inscription in French at the bottom margin reads: “SIXTUS IV de la RVVERE, PAPE.” (Sixtus IV della Rovere, Pope), while in the upper left corner one can see the coat of arms of the famous Della Rovere family, featuring its distinctive oak tree. 47 x 37