17th century devotional engraving pope alexander vii 5 x 10 cm (5'

5 x 10 cm (5' x 4')

And therefore he who heals in the lower parts

what delights flood the faithful soul admitted to your Table

This piece was bought by the National Museum in Warschau (Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie) in the 20th century

17th century devotional engraving pope alexander vii 5 x 10 cm (5'Pope Alexander VII This papal coat of arms belonged to Pope Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi), who reigned from 1655 to 1667. The shield is "quartered," combining the heraldic symbols of two prominent Italian families: The Chigi Family (Top Right & Bottom Left): Represented by six mountains (a "trimount" of six peaks) topped by an eight pointed star. The family motto, Micat in Vertice, translates to "It shines at the summit". The Della Rovere Family (Top