Print Description
This print shows a view on Portrait of Pope Gregory III. Born c. 669 in Syria. Died 741 in Rome, Italy. Pope Gregory III was Saint, Pope, Bishop of Rome, The last Pope from Syria, Last pope to have been born outside Europe until the election of Francis in 2013, and The last pope to seek the consent of the Byzantine exarch of Ravenna for his election.
Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.
Medium: Engraving / etching on handlaid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 19.2 x 30.5 cm (7.56 x 12.01 inch). Image size: 17.5 x 27.5 cm. (6.89 x 10.83 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Creases. No margin on right. Smudges. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
POPE GREGORY III-SYRIA-ROME-RELIGION-SAINT-BISHOP-ROME | RBOS-A11-16
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published 1680.
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