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Portrait of Pope Innocent IX

Nicolaes van Aelst

1590

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait Augustine of Hippo

Dominant colour

Portrait of Pope Innocent IX is a 1590 ink by Nicolaes van Aelst, a Renaissance work, depicting Augustine of Hippo, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nicolaes van Aelst
When & what style?: 1590 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image is an engraving of a man, likely a religious figure, wearing a hat and robes. He has a long white beard and is looking to the right. The background is plain, and there are some decorative elements around the edges of the image. The man's attire and the style of the engraving suggest that he is a figure from the Renaissance period. The level of detail and the use of shading to create depth are characteristic of engravings from this time. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this engraving, you might want to look into the technique of etching.