Sixtus appoints appoints Bartolomeo Sacchi, known il Platina, as the first Prefect of the Vatican Library, Melozzo da Forlì, 1477

In front of the pope bartolommeo sacchi, known as platina, is kneeling. Il protonotaro apostolico raffaele riario alla sua destra, giuliano della rovere, futuro papa giulio ii (pontefice dal 1503 al 1513), in piedi davanti a lui, girolamo riario e giovanni della rovere alle spalle del platina. Object Type: painting. Date: 1477. Dimensions: height: 370 cm (12.1 ft); width: 314 cm (10.3 ft). Medium: fresco transferred to canvas. Collection: Pinacoteca Vaticana. Melozzo da Forlì - Foundation of the Library - WGA14779 (cropped)