Marcellus II. Pontifex Maximus. (ca. 16th century.)

By: Unknown Engraver - Unknown Artist

Size: 2.94 H x 1.69 W inches

Source: Portraits of Early Theologians by various old masters from an unknown source.

Item #: 83508

Copper plate engraving. Approx. 7. 5 x 4.5 cm in the plate. Pope Marcellus II (6 May 1501 – 1 May 1555), born Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi, served just 22 calendar days from 5 April 1555 until his death from fatigue; his was the sixth shortest reign of any Pope. NF.