The canvas portrays pius viii (1761-1830) whose pontificate lasted only two years (1829-1830). The pope is represented in the act of blessing, sitting on a rich armchair with armrests covered in velvet and tassels. The character is dressed in a red cape trimmed with white fur. On the left he holds a letter addressed to his holiness. Behind his armchair you can see the painted papal coat of arms with tiara and pontifical keys. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: between 31 March 1829 and 30 November 1830. Place of creation: Bologna. Dimensions: height: 100 cm (39.3 in) ; width: 75 cm (29.5 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Pius VIII. Collection: Forlì Municipal Art Gallery. Clemente Alberi – Ritratto di papa Pio VIII (c. 1830)
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