Pope John XII, born Octavian, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 16 December 955 to his death in 964. He was related to the counts of Tusculum, a powerful Roman family which had
Miniature depicting John XII hunting, c. 1480
Coins of John XII
Pope John XII depicted in a 16th-century engraving contained in the Pontificum Romanorum effigies by Giovanni Battista de'Cavalieri
Satirical print by Maurice Lachâtre [fr] portraying Pope John XII with a mistress, referencing medieval accusations about his conduct.