Portrait of pope Pius VI (pontiff from 1775 to 1799)by Pompeo Batoni; (1708 - 1787)Oil on canvas; 137.7 x 98 cm1775inv. 40455The Vatican painting which is in a preliminary state is considered to be a study; quite likely from life; for the official portrait of the Pope (now in the Museum of Rome). The pontiff is shown seated on his throne. In his left hand he holds a sheet of paper on which; in the version of the Museum of Rome; is written 'To the Holiness of Our Lord Pope Pius VI for P. Batoni Pinxit 1775'.Vatican Museums (Pinacoteca - Picture Gallery) 2018