Sixtus Iv Collection

Pope Sixtus IV Appoints Bartolomeo Platina as Prefect of the Vatican Library, ca 1478. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Sixtus IV appointing Bartolomeo Platina Prefect of the Vatican Library, c. 1477 (fresco)
3362266 Sixtus IV appointing Bartolomeo Platina Prefect of the Vatican Library, c.1477 (fresco) by Forli, Melozzo da (1438-94); 370x315 cm; (add.info)

Ponte Sisto, the Bridge was built by Sixtus IV, in 1473 (engraving)
3635490 Ponte Sisto, the Bridge was built by Sixtus IV, in 1473 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponte Sisto, the Bridge was built by Sixtus IV, in 1473)

Pope Sixtus IV (engraving)
3647434 Pope Sixtus IV (engraving) by Musi, Agostino (Agostino Veneziano) (1490-1540) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Sixtus IV (1414-1484)

S. Maria della Febbre, with the Funerary Chapel of Sixtus IV
615242 S. Maria della Febbre, with the Funerary Chapel of Sixtus IV and the wall of Old St Peter s, Rome, right (pen & brown ink with brown wash on white paper) by Vrancx

Sixtus IV (1414-1484), pope from 1471 to 1484, introduced the Inquisition in Spain

The Sistine Madonna, 1512, (1911). Artist: Raphael
The Sistine Madonna, 1512, (1911). The Sistine Madonna was commissioned by Pope Julius II in honour of his late uncle, Pope Sixtus IV (1414-1484)

Roma - Vatican Palace - The Sistine Chapel, fonded by Sixtus IV in 1483, 1910. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior

Pope Sixtus IV, 1471-1484, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Pope Sixtus IV, 1471-1484, (1843). Portrait of the pope after the painting by Piero della Francesca. Illustration from Dresses

The Feast of the Rose Garlands, 1506 (oil on panel) (detail of 157023)
XIR241282 The Feast of the Rose Garlands, 1506 (oil on panel) (detail of 157023) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 162x194 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Bartolommeo de Sacchi (Platina) writing Historia de Vitis Pontificum Romanorum
XJF107417 Bartolommeo de Sacchi (Platina) writing Historia de Vitis Pontificum Romanorum, 1505 (woodcut) by Italian School

SIXTUS IV (1414-1484). Melozzo da Forli: Sixtus IV and Il Platina. Fresco, 1477

SIXTUS IV (1414-1484). Pope, 1471-1484. Contemporary medallion

SIXTUS IV (1414-1484). Pope, 1471-1484. Copper engraving from Le Vite di Tutti i Pontefici (The Lives of All the Popes), published in 1592 at Venice, Italy

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Sixtus IV, born in 1414 and serving as Pope from 1471 to 1484, left a lasting legacy during his pontificate. One of his notable actions was appointing Bartolomeo Platina as the Prefect of the Vatican Library in approximately 1477. This decision showcased Sixtus IV's commitment to promoting knowledge and preserving ancient texts. Another significant contribution by Sixtus IV was the construction of Ponte Sisto, a bridge completed in 1473. This engraving depicts the impressive structure that still stands today, a testament to his vision for enhancing infrastructure within Rome. As seen in various engravings and artworks, Pope Sixtus IV himself possessed an imposing presence. His reign witnessed several important developments such as the introduction of the Inquisition in Spain, which had far-reaching consequences for religious practices at that time. The Funerary Chapel within S. Maria della Febbre serves as a reminder of his mortality but also highlights his desire for artistic patronage. The chapel showcases intricate designs and architectural beauty that reflect both spiritual devotion and aesthetic appreciation. One cannot discuss Sixtus IV without mentioning one of Raphael's masterpieces - The Sistine Madonna. Painted in 1512, this iconic artwork captures the divine grace associated with religious figures while paying homage to its namesake pope who founded the renowned Sistine Chapel just years before. Henry Shaw's portrayal from 1843 immortalizes Pope Sixtus IV through artistry, capturing not only physical features but also conveying a sense of authority befitting a leader during this period. Additionally, Bartolommeo de Sacchi (Platina) wrote Historia de Vitis Pontificum Romanorum under Sixtus' patronage – an invaluable historical account documenting papal lives throughout centuries.