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Pope Pius VII, prisoner at the castle of Fontainebleau, consented to sign, on 25 / 01 / 1813, the Concordat of Fontainebleau (1813), by which he abdicated his temporal sovereignty
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Pope Pius VII, prisoner at the castle of Fontainebleau, consented to sign, on 25 / 01 / 1813, the Concordat of Fontainebleau (1813), by which he abdicated his temporal sovereignty
ELD4857615 Pope Pius VII, prisoner at the castle of Fontainebleau, consented to sign, on 25/01/1813, the Concordat of Fontainebleau (1813), by which he abdicated his temporal sovereignty, part of his spiritual authority (Pope Pius VII confined in France in the castle of Fontainebleau, signing the concordat of Fontainebleau, 25th January 1813) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from Storia d Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private collection by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); (add.info.: Pope Pius VII, prisoner at the castle of Fontainebleau, consented to sign, on 25/01/1813, the Concordat of Fontainebleau (1813), by which he abdicated his temporal sovereignty, part of his spiritual authority (Pope Pius VII confined in France in the castle of Fontainebleau, signing the concordat of Fontainebleau, 25th January 1813) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from Storia d Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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Agreement Concordat First Empire Fontainebleau International Relations Jail Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Pius Vii 1742 1823 Scarpelli Tancredi 1866 1937 Treaty C European Economic Community C European Union Catholic Religion Isadora Prisoner
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In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in history as Pope Pius VII finds himself confined within the walls of the castle of Fontainebleau. It is January 25th, 1813, and against his will, he reluctantly consents to sign the Concordat of Fontainebleau. This monumental agreement marks his abdication of temporal sovereignty and relinquishment of a portion of his spiritual authority. The image portrays a solemn scene as Pope Pius VII sits at a desk, surrounded by dimly lit chambers that serve as both his prison and sanctuary. With pen in hand, he signs away power that has been held by popes for centuries. The weight of this decision is palpable on his face; it reflects the internal struggle between duty and personal conviction. Illustrated by Tancredi Scarpelli in 1930 for Paolo Giudici's "Storia d'Italia" (History of Italy), this artwork captures not only the physical confinement but also the emotional turmoil experienced by Pope Pius VII during this period. His imprisonment symbolizes political tensions between church and state during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. This poignant illustration serves as a reminder that even those who hold great spiritual authority are not immune to worldly struggles. It invites us to reflect on the complexities faced by leaders throughout history and prompts us to question our own understanding of power and sacrifice.
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