Portret van paus Urbanus V 1549 - 1573

This engraving portrays Pope Urban V, his likeness captured within an oval frame, adorned with symbols of papal authority. The papal tiara, layered with its three crowns, speaks of the Pope's dominion over the Church, the world, and purgatory, while the cross emblazoned on his vestments echoes the crucifixion of Christ. Note the intricate coat of arms; the lamb within it, a potent symbol of innocence and sacrifice, harkens back to ancient sacrificial rites, imbued now with Christian meaning. This image resonates with the memory of sacrifice, tapping into a deep-seated human need for expiation and redemption. Consider the power of such symbols, how they echo through centuries, morphing yet remaining constant in their ability to stir the soul. They resurface in new forms, forever imprinted in our cultural consciousness.