Papal Collection

St Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy
St Peters Basilica with its iconic dome, viewed from St Peters Square in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee, which is now being celebrated (colour litho)
2815168ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee, which is now being celebrated (colour litho) by Beltrame

Pope Pius X, Giuseppe Sarto, in his Pontifical robes at the Vatican. Date: 1835 - 1914

PIUS V, Saint (1504-1572). Pope (1566-1572). Portrait by an anonymous author. Italian school. Painting

Italy Map Pre-Unity
A map of Italy prior to unification

John Wyclif and the Lollards
John Wyclif, Christian theologian and reformer, sending out some of his followers, known as Lollards, on their teaching missions

Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco
868145 Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome

Pilgrimage of Grace / 1537
The Pilgrimage of Grace, a rising of Roman Catholics in N.England. It protest against government abolition of papal supremacy and confiscation of smaller monastic properties

Pope Pius XII Crowned
Pius XII is crowned as the new pope

Italian unification (1859-1924). Castelfidardo battle. Papal troops were defeated. Engraving. L Illustration (1860). Colored

The Vatican, Rome (engraving)
XJF354210 The Vatican, Rome (engraving) by Falda, Giovanni Battista (c.1648-78); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Battle of Castelfidardo
The Piedmontese rout the papal forces under La Moriciere, leaving him with only a few hundred men

page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi
3507268 page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi; (add.info.: Page from 'Operina' by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi (1475-1527)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo X's Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520
529964 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo X's Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther
3330356 Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther; (add.info.: Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Theodore Roosevelt as "Pope Theo the first", 1907
1576163 Theodore Roosevelt as "Pope Theo the first", 1907; (add.info.: Pope Theo the first' Theodore Roosevelt as "Pope Theo the first" sitting on a throne)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520
529963 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving)
1219754 John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, 1166 -1216, aka John Lackland, King of England)

Pope Francis
Alibaroodi

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Portrait of Pope Clement XIII, 1759. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of Pope Clement XIII, 1759. Clement XIII was of the Venetian Rezzonico family and reigned as pope from 1758 to 1769

Blessed Nicolò Albergati (circa 1375-1443), between c.1740 and c.1743. Creator: Filippo della Valle
Blessed Nicolo Albergati (circa 1375-1443), between c.1740 and c.1743

Portrait of a Pope, 1700-1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Pope, 1700-1800

Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, c17th century

View of an avenue in the Vatican Gardens in the vicinity of the city of Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of an avenue in the Vatican Gardens in the vicinity of the city of Rome, 1700-1799

Papal Promenade Along The Saône, 1805. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Papal Promenade Along The Saone, 1805

The Climbing of the Capitol with the Grey Horse of the Newly Elected Pope, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
The Climbing of the Capitol with the Grey Horse of the Newly Elected Pope, 1650-1674

Pope Adrian VI, after c.1520-1599. Creator: Unknown
Pope Adrian VI, after c.1520-1599

A Swiss Guard before an Ornamental Arch (recto), 1568. Creator: Abraham Bickhart
A Swiss Guard before an Ornamental Arch (recto), 1568

Allegorical Figures Holding the Papal Insignia, study after the Allegory of Divine... c.1650. Creator: Luca Giordano
Allegorical Figures Holding the Papal Insignia, study after the Allegory of Divine Providence in Palazzo Barberini in Rome, c.1650

Pope Alexander the Seventh, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Pope Alexander the Seventh, n.d

Plates 9-11, from Nella Venuta, 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
Plates 9-11, from Nella Venuta, 1764

Cartoon, A Good Offer (Garibaldi and the Pope)
Cartoon, A Good Offer -- Take to this cap, Papa Pius. You will find it more comfortable than your own. Giuseppe Garibaldi offers Pope Pius IX a cap of Liberty to replace his triple crown

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

Basilica of Saint Mary Major or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Low angle interior view of the baldacchino and main dome, St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City

Basilica of Saint Mary Major or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Pope Benedict XV (gouache with wash on paper)
NGW385980 Pope Benedict XV (gouache with wash on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922)

Vatican City overlooking St. Peter's Square surrounded by Rome, Italy at dusk

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio
King John (1199-1216) is re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio sent from Pope Innocent III in Rome to solve the crisis with the Church by formally surrendering England to the representative of

Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry. The crowds gather at Baginton airport to join in with the mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982

St Peters Basilica, Rome, The Vatican, Italy

Titian, (c1488-1576), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Titian, (c1488-1576), 1830. Tiziano Vecelli (c1488-1576) Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school sought after by patrons notably the Habsburgs and papacy

The Sun King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930)
The " Sun" King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930). Louis XIVs audience with the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, at the palace of Fontainebleau

A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c. 1428-29 (tempera on panel)
BAL3436 A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c.1428-29 (tempera on panel) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); 126.3x59.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

A Papal Procession in Piazza San Pietro in Rome, 1628. Creator: Jacob Isaacz van Swanenburg
A Papal Procession in Piazza San Pietro in Rome, 1628

St. Peters Basilica seen from St. Peters Square, Vatican City

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"Papal Power: Unveiling the Vatican's Influence in Rome, Italy" Step into a world of divine grandeur at St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of the Vatican in Rome, Italy. This iconic landmark stands as a testament to centuries authority and spiritual significance. One notable figure who left an indelible mark on history was Pope Pius V (1504-1572). As the 225th pope from 1566 to 1572, he played a crucial role in strengthening Catholicism during challenging times. His unwavering devotion and leadership ensured that the faith thrived amidst turmoil. Another revered pontiff is Pope Pius X. Known for his humility and dedication to reforming the Church, he championed traditional values while embracing modernity. His portrait captures his essence during his priestly jubilee celebration - a reminder of his profound impact on Catholicism. Italy itself has a complex history intertwined with papal influence. Prior to its unification, it consisted of fragmented states depicted on old maps like pre-unity Italy map. The battle at Castelfidardo symbolizes one such struggle during Italian unification (1859-1924), where papal forces clashed with those seeking national unity. The Vatican remains an emblematic stronghold for Catholics worldwide; its power extends beyond religious realms. Engravings depict its majestic presence against Rome's skyline—a constant reminder of its historical significance. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing tales like John Wyclif and the Lollards' dissent against certain papal practices—an early challenge to established dogma that would shape future theological debates. Pope Pius XII's coronation marked another pivotal moment within this ecclesiastical narrative—his reign coincided with tumultuous times such as World War II when moral guidance was desperately sought after by millions around the globe.