Beschrijving
Bust-length portrait of Pope Damasus I (c. 305-384), the 37th pope (39th according to the caption). Around the portrait religious allegory is depicted.
Engraving on hand laid paper, sheet size 312 x 198 mm., platemark 281 x 183 mm. Engraved by Frederik Bouttats (Antwerp, 1621-1676), for Cornelius Hazart's publication 'Triomph der Pausen van Roomen over alle hare Benyders ende Bestryders …' (Antwerp: Michiel Knobbaert, 1678).
In good condition. Minimal paper loss in the top right margin (with slight loss of image). Some general creasing and discolouration in the margins.
